Protection of modern personal computers must be provided with a whole range of programs, utilities and services. In order not to waste time constantly fighting various threats, it is necessary to use high-quality antivirus software.
Necessary
access to the Internet
Instructions
Step 1
Remember that in no case should you install several anti-virus programs on one operating system at once. Practice shows that this leads to serious failures in its work. This problem can be solved by restoring the previous OS checkpoint.
Step 2
Start by choosing the right antivirus program. First, decide if you are willing to pay money to protect your computer. There are quite a few free applications for home use.
Step 3
Try to find the ideal balance between the level of system protection and the resource intensity of the antivirus application. Certain antiviruses, such as Kaspersky Internet Security, actively use the resources of a personal computer for their own purposes. If you have a powerful PC at your disposal, it is best not to use comparatively weak antivirus software.
Step 4
The main advantage of a paid antivirus program is the ability to contact technical support. If the information stored on your computer's hard drive is really important to you, use a quality paid antivirus application.
Step 5
Some antiviruses have a built-in module for scanning network traffic. This is a very useful feature because it helps prevent viruses from entering the system. This process takes less resources than identifying and fixing virus software already running on your PC.
Step 6
If you opted for free antivirus software without a firewall, install this program separately. Use apps from different developers. This will slightly expand the range of viruses that can be successfully detected and removed.
Step 7
Remember that free antivirus programs are not always significantly worse than their expensive counterparts. Apps like Avast and AVG are great for protecting your home PC. Comodo Firewall and the free version of Outpost's firewall can be bundled with these antiviruses.
