Freeware Antivirus Program Downloads

Microsoft stopped allowing you to disable or uninstall ---- Windows Defender ---- quite a while back and thus it can cause some issues with other software in certain circumstances. A review of Defender Control has also been published.
Download Defender Control 2.1 (from Antivirus Software)

522 KB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 (64-bit, 32-bit) / Vista / XP | Free

When it comes to shielding your Windows PC from digital threats, SmadAV Antivirus takes on the role of a trusty sidekick. A review of SmadAV has also been published.
Download SmadAV 15.1 (from Antivirus Software)

786.18 K | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

avast! A review of Avast Antivirus 6 has also been published.
Download Avast Antivirus 6 24.8.9372 (from Antivirus Software)

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71.3 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 (64-bit, 32-bit) / Vista / XP | Free

FortiClient is a complete security package for Windows which includes an antivirus scanner, firewall, web filtering and also a network optimizing utility. A review of FortiClient has also been published.
Download FortiClient 7.0.7.0345 (from Antivirus Software)

480 KB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

RKill is an anti-malware tool to stop malicious processes from running on a computer, detect and delete malicious software, and protect against ransomware. A review of RKill has also been published.
Download RKill 2.9.1.0 (from Antivirus Software)

1.8 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

AdwCleaner is a sweet little app that does an impressive job of cleaning up your computer from all sorts of nasties, from annoying adware to pesky toolbars and beyond. A review of AdwCleaner has also been published.
Download AdwCleaner 8.4.2 (from Antivirus Software)

595.7 KB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (also known as FRST) is a tool aimed at users wishing to rid their computer of problems caused by malware infections. A review of Farbar Recovery Scan Tool has also been published.
Download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool 22.8.2024.0 (from Antivirus Software)

2.3 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

Farbar Recovery Scan Tool is a free and portable application that was designed to identify and diagnose issues on a PC caused by malware damage. A review of Farbar Recovery Scan Tool FRST has also been published.
Download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool FRST 22.8.2024.0 (from Antivirus Software)

1.9 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 (64-bit, 32-bit) / Vista / XP | Free

The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (---- MSRT ----) is a security utility designed to remove malware from your computer..
Download Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.130 (from Antivirus Software)

7.4 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP / NT | Free

Microsoft Security Essentials is a free antivirus solution developed by Microsoft, offering real-time fortification for your personal or business computer against malware, spyware, and viruses. A review of Microsoft Security Essentials has also been published.
Download Microsoft Security Essentials 4.10.209.0 (from Antivirus Software)

10.7 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

360 Total Security is an anti-malware and antivirus program produced by Chinese developer "Qihu". A review of 360 Total Security has also been published.
Download 360 Total Security 11.0.0.1129 (from Antivirus Software)

27.8 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

AVG Free Edition is the well-known antivirus protection tool. A review of AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition has also been published.
Download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 24.1.8821 (from Antivirus Software)

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79.17 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 (64-bit, 32-bit) / Vista / XP | Free

The original Sandboxie program has unfortunately seen an end to development, but with that happening, the new and open source **** Sandboxie Plus **** has taken its place. A review of Sandboxie Plus has also been published.
Download Sandboxie Plus 1.15.2 (from Antivirus Software)

16 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP | Free

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a free antivirus, anti-spyware software, with many powerful features, comparing with other security, anti-malware software it is lightweight, user friendly, powerful in finding trojans, viruses, spyware and it uses low memory for scanning and for protecting you files against malicious software. A review of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has also been published.
Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 5.1.10.127 (from Antivirus Software)

9.06 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 (64-bit, 32-bit) / Vista / XP | Free

USB Disk Security is an application developed as a non-standard anti-virus application which helps protect your home PC against threats from USB devices such as trojans, malware or viruses hiding within the folders of a USB disk drive. A review of USB Disk Security has also been published.
Download USB Disk Security 6.8.0.0 (from Antivirus Software)

5.47 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 (64-bit, 32-bit) / Vista / XP | Free