Top 10 Best Anti-Malware Softwares of 2012

A-Techie | Thursday, August 09, 2012 | 0 comments

A malware program is a computer program created to have undesirable or harmful effects. The internet is a hub of these threats, and so are various other sources like infected USBs and CDs etc. Your PC is always vulnerable to threats like viruses, malware and spyware etc. So it is extremely wise to take some measures to secure your PC from any kind of harmful threats. Many different Anti-Malware programs are present out there, but not all of them are efficient, so today we have a list of Top 10 Anti-Malware Programs of 2012. Check them out and pick the ones that suit your needs the best. 

Here goes the list..





Works on: Windows

Norton needs no introduction. It has been around for quite some years now, and it is one of the most popular and widely used anti-malware programs. It is a great tool for malware removal. It is a powerful tool which can find even those threats which other programs easily miss.





Works on: Windows

According to some people, the free version of AVG is better than its paid version. It is a great tool for blocking and removing malware that can harm your computer. It is a really efficient tool which simply does what it is meant for. But one annoying thing is that it quite frequently reminds you to upgrade to the paid version to get more features, but this thing can definitely be overlooked considering the great service it provides you!





Works on: Windows

This one is a fabulous security system from Microsoft. It offers an overall protection from all kinds of threats. Microsoft Security Essentials is a free for program for home users. It is based on the ‘ForeFront’ technology. But this program can only be used by home users or businesses that have less than 10 windows computers; but for them it is a complete security program with some really cool features.





Works on: Windows

Avast has both, the free and the paid versions. It has some really cool new features which make it a really good anti-malware. It boasts a user-friendly interface which makes using it even easier.





Works on: Windows, Portable

Comodo Cleaning Essentials is different from other programs and stands out from its competition in the fact that it can run from a USB drive without installing it on your PC. This can be helpful in cases where malware prevents installation of new anti-malware software into your system.





Works on: Windows

Panda Cloud Antivirus, as the name suggests, is a cloud-based anti-malware program. You are required to be connected to the Internet for using it; but it is a fast, efficient and sophisticated tool.





Works on: Windows

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a program which can help you remove malware which no other program will. It is a very advanced program which can clean up very strong malware. So if you have any malware which is making your life miserable, then you should definitely try using this software.





Works on: Windows

It is free firewall for your system, and one of the best one of its kind out there. This tool sets up the network permissions for your programs all by itself. It also keeps you safe online, while you are surfing the web, by blocking phishing websites. The best thing about his tool is that malware cannot disable it. This is a really cool all in one tool that provides some efficient protection.





Works on: Windows, Portable

This application does not need any installation into your PC but can run from Windows Safe Mode. This can be very effective, when it comes to cases where a malware prevents the installation of anti-malware programs. So this app is an easier way of cleaning up your infected system.





Works on: Windows

Avira's free version is also a nice and hassle-free anti-malware application that protects your PC against all these kinds of threats.  It boasts nice features and you can anytime scan your PC for malware and keep it secure.

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