Top 5 Most Downloaded Antivirus Software in 2013

So, here is a list of top 5 antivirus software which are mostly used by common man today.

5 Top Most Downloaded Antivirus Software of 2013:1. AVGAVG is one of the top downloaded antivirus used in the world today because, firstly it is free and secondly for its very user friendly. It stops viruses even before it enters a PC. It also checks every file before it is accessed and all the links that are clicked by the user is checked while being accessed to keep out every single threat of a virus entering the system.

It also provides scanning of emails to make sure every mail that is received does not carry any threat of a virus coming through. It also has timely updates and updates the virus database to your preference.

2. Avira AntiVirAvira AntiVir (a strong competitor to AVG) is one of the best free antivirus software tools to keep your PC or laptop free from viruses and especially malware as it are its specialty. It provides the usual features of a regular antivirus but it focuses on malware. It is frequently downloaded as AVG but, is not so user friendly making life difficult if the user is a novice with the different customizations the antivirus has.

3. Avast!Avast antivirus is another one of the best fully functional free antivirus software that is out there to use. It has all the standard features available but is known for its spyware tool. What sets avast unique from the others is its ability to find out previous unknown viruses and malware on your computer or laptop using something known as a heuristics engine.

4. Microsoft Security EssentialsIf the user has a genuine copy of Windows and they want a small antivirus that does not take up too much space, then opt for antivirus that Windows gives with its package called Security Essentials that comes free with every copy of Windows. Microsoft is definitely new to the antivirus game but does not seem new to a user who has done his background on antivirus software. Security Essentials does give other antivirus software a run for users as its full-fledged antivirus software that protects a PC or laptop from all threats.

5. PC Tools AntivirusPC Tools is another free downloadable antivirus that is popularly used today. It provides basic protection from all virus and malware. Though not as famous as the big names like AVG and Avira, it gets the job done at the end of the day making it one of the popular free antivirus software used in the world today. Though it’s not fully free with all the features the basic features are enough to get the job done of antivirus software.

Author Bio: Michelle Ryan is a professional hacker, blogger and a financial advisor. She mostly advices & blogs about PPI claims and stocks.