Free Anti Virus and Firewall Software

The protection of your computer and personal data while you are connected to the internet is something you should class as a top priority. There is some excellent software security suites available to buy Norton for example, but you have to pay for it every year to keep it working.

The Internet is full of excellent FREE software and some of it is better than what you pay for. Below we have listed some of the best security software available on the net. Also we have put links to some website's that will explain in detail the threats you face every time you connect to the internet.

Viruses can spread in many way, email is one of the most popular methods but also if you use peer to peer file sharing sites like Kazaa you are putting your computer in danger every time you download a file.

You should to help protect your system update your Windows system by going to "Tools" at the top of you web browser and clicking "Windows Update". This will ensure you have all the latest Windows security patches installed.

Free Anti Virus

AVG Anti Virus do an excellent anti-virus they do 2 versions one is professional the other is AVG Free Edition and it is available free-of-charge to home users, this checks your emails coming in and going out aswell as continually monitoring you system. Visit Website

Free Firewalls

Please note if you use Windows XP make sure the windows firewall is turned off before installing a new firewall.