Anti virus software is often times, the only thing that keeps your computer safe from all the viruses, adware, spyware, and worms that come up. Sooner or later, if you make a lot of downloads you will definitely need a good anti virus program to help you to keep your computer safe. Everyone who knows enough about computers to search for and download programs knows that they will also need a good anti virus programs as well. Since so many computers are purchased with anti virus programs already installed in them, it rarely occurs to anyone to go looking for one. Like email, anti virus software is regularly updated in order to accommodate new viruses and worms etc. Anti virus software is also constantly given tweaks and fixes as a means of taking care of small bugs and problems. Because of this it is highly recommended that anyone who is currently running a good anti virus software program to look for these free updates and security packs that are generally offered by the virus programs home page. Some web sites like download.com, cdnet.com and zdnet.com will give you these extras too, but if you can, it is always better to get them directly from the source, because sometimes when other websites are uploading them to their websites, the files can become corrupted.
Currently, the most popular and best anti virus programs on the market are Norton, McAfee, and PC Doctor. If your PC is running off of Dr. Solomon, I would recommend a switch to one of these others because Dr. Solomon is often reported to have bugs and problems of its own. All of the better anti virus software can be found everywhere but your best bet is to go to the anti-virus program's homepage for the better deals. And when you go to the program's homepage, you are making sure that you are getting the real software and not some rip off that is claiming to be the program, or a security package to the programs. Other reputable web sites will give you access to these add ons to popular anti virus programs like Microsoft. Still, even if you trust Microsoft, you should still go through the home page of the anti virus program you are using; If for no other reason, than for your personal safety.
