Antivirus software is used on a computer to detect, remove and prevent
computer viruses, worms, and trojan horses. Some antivirus programs can also
prevent and remove adware and spyware.
Every pc should have some form of protection against these threats,
so it is vital to keep your antivirus software up to date.
Antivirus software can sometimes have drawbacks.
Antivirus software can degrade computer performance if it is not
designed efficiently.
Certainly using two types of antivirus software on one pc does
not give twice the protection, but in fact reduces the protection
against threats as each antivirus program can recognise the other as a threat.
Some people have trouble understanding the prompts and decisions that antivirus
software presents them with.
Also users can feel they are sometimes 'tied' to a subscription service
with their antivirus software supplier, and feel obliged to upgrade for another year or two years, often
paying for more than they require.
At Amberley, we can recommend the correct antivirus solution for your computer.
There are also free versions of anti virus software for home users that may be correct for your system.
Contact us for more information on using the correct antivirus software for your computer system.