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Screenshots: Protect your system with one of these five free anti-malware tools

By Brien Posey March 23, 2016, 6:49 AM PDT

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Screenshots: Protect your system with one of these five free anti-malware tools

Introduction

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Introduction

Although malware was once predicted to become extinct, itrnremains a constant threat. Thankfully, countless tools are available to helprnprotect your PC against such security threats–including the popular (and free)rnanti-malware products on this list.

Note:rnThis gallery is also available as an article.

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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
Screenshots: Protect your system with one of these five free anti-malware tools

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free

The disadvantage to using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free isrnthat unlike the premium version, it does not support real-time protection. Yourncan scan your PC for malware at any time, but you won’t be alerted torninfections in real time unless you upgrade to the paid version.

Avast Free Antivirus 2016
Avast Free Antivirus 2016
Screenshots: Protect your system with one of these five free anti-malware tools

Avast Free Antivirus 2016

Avast Free Antivirus 2016

During the hour or so that I used Avast Free Antivirus, itrndid not attempt to take over my browser or engage in any other obnoxiousrnbehavior. The software does, however, prominently display a warning messagernduring the installation process telling you in no uncertain terms that AvastrnFree Antivirus 2016 collects personal information. At least it gives you a wayrnto opt out of this data collection.

Panda Free Antivirus
Panda Free Antivirus
Screenshots: Protect your system with one of these five free anti-malware tools

Panda Free Antivirus

Panda Free Antivirus

Panda Free Antivirus is another free anti-malware solution that requires a bit of caution during the installation process—otherwise, Panda will install a browser toolbar and change your home page and your default search provider.

YAC
YAC
Screenshots: Protect your system with one of these five free anti-malware tools

YAC

YAC

In addition to its basic anti-malware capabilities, YACrnincludes some nice extras, such as a tool for speeding up your computer, anrnuninstaller, and an ad blocker. The primary disadvantage to using YAC is thatrnyou have to upgrade to the paid version if you want to receive real-timernprotection. Otherwise, you’ll have to initiate anti-malware scans manually.

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* 1988 - Started teaching myself about computers \ * 1992 - Mainframe programmer for an insurance company \ * 1993 - Network Administrator for a different insurance company \ * 1996 - Author for The Cobb Group \ * 1998 - Network Administrator
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