What costs nothing is worth nothing. This is the result in any case the "computer image" after the test of free antivirus programs. Especially bad cuts off the built-in protection of Windows 8th
Free protection programs for computers are very popular, but go in comparison to paid antivirus engines and users with the free alternatives a very high risk one. The magazine "Computer Bild" has tested the most common three free protection programs, and the built-in operating system Windows 8 IT protection Defender. The conclusions of the testers is: What costs nothing is worth nothing.
The testers were disappointed by all four products. The Microsoft Defender even received the note deficient. Still scored best Free Antivirus 2013 Avira. coolicool but more than the function of a basic protection also does not offer this program.
Because new threats are not recognized in part. In contrast to the paid version of this manufacturer, the risk of infection by Avira Free Antivirus lies 2013 15 times higher, report the tester.
This program is mainly for online banking is a risk dar. Free Antivirus 8 Avast contrast scores with good detection rates for new viruses. Ensure that program again shows weaknesses in known pests and is not exactly user-friendly for installation. Totally inadequate testers described the advertised Microsoft IT protection in the new operating system Windows 8 The Defender is flunked all important protection functions.
Who sets only to free security software, is taking a big risk, saving possibly at the wrong end. Although offer paid internet protection packages also not foolproof. But thanks to better protection techniques and important extras such as firewall and e-mail-advertising can be a risk of viruses and data theft significantly reduce. In addition, professional IT protection not expensive: one year license for one PC costs depending on the manufacturer about 20 euros

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