How To Choose The Best Software

There is a lot of confusion as to which software is actually best.  Before you decide on which software to buy it’s important to consider the following. Should you go with a bare bones package or with one that is fully featured? And what features or functions are necessary and which are just nice to have?

The Essentials

Any worthwhile antivirus software package needs to have the following basic features;

Scanners On-demand and on-access scanners The most basic functions of any antivirus software package, the first program can scan your computer, specified folders or applications on your computer when directed to do so. The second program runs in the background, actively checks your software at regular intervals, searches and automatically checks all new software, files or documents as they are downloaded, opened or saved to your computer.

Email scanner: A program designed to scan incoming email messages and attachments for possible malware and viruses. It scans for suspicious files, quarantines them and alerts you to their possibly dangerous nature.

Web scanner :or filter Like the email filter or scanner, the web scanner searches out and notifies the user of possible dangerous content and automatically blocks sites that are known to harbor malware.

Firewall :A good firewall is a necessity. A firewall that not only prevents malware from entering your computer but, also blocks any malware that has evaded detection and infected your computer from sending messages and your private information to its creators is especially useful.

Quarantine and disinfection Antivirus programs are of little use if they can’t catch, isolate and remove viruses and malware. The methods used vary but the most effective antivirus software programs all have this ability.

Updates; Live and scheduled Viruses and malware are constantly evolving, they become harder to catch and more difficult to eradicate with each new version. A good antivirus program will have regularly scheduled updates of its software, a better program will also include live updates that will respond to and anticipate breaking and future threats.

Resource usage A good antivirus software package is of little use if it’s a resource hog and causes your computer to slow down or even stop while it performs a scan of a newly installed program or file. The best software programs will run scans, updates and other functions in the background while they are protecting your computer from malware and viruses.

Recommendations

When making your final choice pick a software package that has as many of the features you need and want, it should be affordable and easy to use. McAfee Total Protection antivirus software is such a package, affordable, an effective solution for the home or small business user who needs antivirus protection, it’s an easily configured, total security solution that offers good value and will keep you out of trouble while browsing the net. Total Protection has all of the essential features. Site Advisor Live will keep you up-to-date with all the latest virus and malware alerts, Home Network Defense offers strong firewall and antivirus protection and McAfee’s Active Protection technology quickly analyzes and blocks new and emerging malware and virus threats.

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