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Viruses are malicious programs that once introduced into a computer attach themselves to other files and spread to other systems. These are commonly spread by infected USB Drives, Diskettes, unsecured networks, and downloaded programs like fonts & screen savers.
These are different kind of threat then spyware, and can take different software to protect your computer. Click to see more about Spyware Protection
There are free and paid anti-virus protection available, we highly recommend and actively use the free option AVG Free 9.0. If you feel more comfortable using a paid product we have recommended one below.
 AVG Free
This is the anti-virus program installed on all new McMasterTek computers. AVG offers real-time monitoring including file, email, and attachment scanning, daily updates, and takes very little resources to run.
Click to go to the Anti Virus Guard 9.0 Free Download Page
 Trend Micro House call Online Scanner
Note: This is not a native anti-virus, this is a one time scanner used when your normal anti-virus cannot resolve a problem.
Click here to go to Trend Micro's House call Online Scanner
If you feel safer using a paid protection then the following is our recommendation.
Trend Micro Internet Security 2010 - $30.00 plus taxes (Regular $49.95USD).
- An award-winning anti-virus engine protects against computer viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and related security threats. Automatic updates immunize you against new computer virus outbreaks for the full duration of your subscription.
- Powerful anti-spyware technology guards your personal information and privacy against spyware, root kits, and other malicious software.
- Prevent your computer from exchanging data without your approval and defend against attacks from the Internet.
- Improved security policies find and stop unwanted attempts to change your operating system and critical software.
- Decide how often you want to receive warnings about security threats.
- Install Trend Micro Internet Security on up to three PCs per household.
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