Free Anti-virus programs

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Disclaimer
Although I have used a number of these anti-virus programs, either in the past or currently, by listing them here I do not endorse, advertise or claim suitability of these programs. If they fail to catch something, or you loose data as a result of their use, I cannot be held responsible.

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Avast Antivirus

Website: http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Notes: Free after registration, users must re-register yearly.

AVG

Website: http://free.avg.com

Notes: Detects some malware, regularly updated.

Clam AV (Windows port)

Website:http://www.clamwin.com/

Notes: At the time of writing, version 0.95.3, doesn't include a "real-time" on-access scanner. ClamWin is a port of ClamAV which is released under the GNU GPL.

Microsoft Security Essentials

Website: http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials

Notes: Microsoft's free antivirus offering, also detects malware.

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