A lot of companies offer both paid and free versions of their security software. Most of these software suites are good but some can be a real drain on your system resources and some should be completely avoided.



AVG is one of the most reputable and better known internet security providers online. In my humble opinion they offer one of the best security suites out there, and it's completely free. Version 8 provides a multi faceted approach to online security with your web browser even alerting you to dodgy websites!

Basically what it does is to tell you by means of a small graphic i.e. green tick that it is safe to go this website. So if you type the word, "Spyware removal "into Google's search box you will get a list of many sites offering this type of software.

The problem of, "rogue software,"seems to be on the increase. This type of software once installed on your PC or laptop can install spyware, viruses and all sorts of nuisance malware.

AVG's safe surfing software can or should alert you to websites that may be offering this kind of sofware to you as a free download thus helping you to avoid installing it in the first place.

I first used it when the security company McAfee bought it and started to offer it online for free. As you can probably tell I'm a big fan of AVG security software. This by no means is the only reputable company out there.

At this time I haven't had the time to test as vigorously, other software programs offered by companies like Avast and Avira. Although I can't attest to it personally, they do seem to have built up a good reputation in the internet security software arena.

Hopefully I have answered the question, "where can I find free antivirus software" to your satisfaction. Next step is to spend a little time on your favorite search engine and choose your own or follow my lead and make AVG your first choice.