Frequency of Updates
The free versions of popular anti-virus programs could have a user waiting anywhere from 24 hours to a full week for virus definition updates. Vendors typically place free anti-virus software at the bottom of their priority list for distribution of updates. What does that mean? In these times of the internet super-virus, new strains of spyware, malware and root kits hit the web every hour, and a free anti-virus program may not be updated accordingly to protect a computer before it could potentially become affected. Full versions of anti-virus programs tend to be updated by their vendors hourly.
Active vs. Passive Scanning
The typical free anti-virus program runs a “passive scan” on the hard drive. This method will only scan for viruses during a set schedule (usually set once a day) or when you perform the virus scan manually. Full versions of the same programs will perform an “active scan”. The benefit of this method is the software scans each file downloaded before it is opened, preventing an accidental opening of a file containing a virus.
Total Security Protection
Full versions of anti-virus software have the reliability and reassurance of all-around security protection. The term “all-around security” encompasses protection from viruses, malware, spyware, root kits, pop-ups, advertisements, e-mail privacy infringement and hackers.
If you have any concerns about your computer’s security, we can provide a FREE* security consultation to ensure your computer is fully protected from viruses and other potential malicious items. It could very well add years of service to your computer. Give us a call today at (337) 330-2555!
*Free security consultation does not constitute as an offer of service to remove any virus, spyware, malware or other harmful bugs on your computer, nor does this offer provide you with a full copy of an anti-virus or security protection software.
