Freeware Antivirus Program

While most Antivirus vendors all seem to promise the same things, namely high security, fast scanning speeds and high performance, AVG Antivirus's latest updates seem to breath some truth into that line. A review of AVG Antivirus has also been published.
Download AVG Antivirus 25.10.10528 (from Antivirus Software)

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

Sophos Home is an innovative computer security solution from Sophos, a leader in the cybersecurity industry. A review of Sophos Home has also been published.
Download Sophos Home 2024.3.2.25.0 (from Antivirus Software)

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

McAfee's Stinger application is a very specific virus detection program which currently supports around 3,000 different viruses. A review of McAfee Stinger has also been published.
Download McAfee Stinger 13.0.0.555 (from Antivirus Software)

10.2 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)

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

RogueKiller is a tiny application that comes in handy when you've downloaded some crap from the web. A review of RogueKiller has also been published.
Download RogueKiller 16.5.1.0 (from Antivirus Software)

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

Avira Free Antivirus is Avira's entry into the freeware antivirus market. A review of Avira has also been published.
Download Avira 1.1.111.2624 (from Antivirus Software)

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

ClamAV is a free and open source antivirus solution, probably best suited towards advanced users. A review of ClamAV has also been published.
Download ClamAV 1.5.1 (from Antivirus Software)

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

ZPHCleaner is an excellent anti-malware utility which allows you to detect and eliminate different types of browser hijacks such as toolbars, adware, and other PUPs that are having a negative effect on browsing. A review of ZHPCleaner has also been published.
Download ZHPCleaner 2025.11.2.36 (from Antivirus Software)

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

McAfee Security Scan Plus is a freeware and basic malware protection application provided to home users by Intel's McAfee division. A review of McAfee Security Scan Plus has also been published.
Download McAfee Security Scan Plus 3.11.717.1 (from Antivirus Software)

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

GMER is an anti-rootkit utility which is able to find rootkits which have infected your computer. A review of GMER has also been published.
Download GMER 2.2.19882 (from Antivirus Software)

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