Beware of antivirus software that is advertised as free but actually comes with a limited free trial period or functional restrictions. Some download sites exaggerate by claiming certain antivirus programs are completely free and unrestricted in order to attract traffic. After using it for a few months, users may find out that the trial period has expired, or they discover after downloading that the software can only detect viruses but not remove them. In essence, these are fee-based antivirus programs that deceive users through bait-and-switch tactics.
Here are six truly free and unrestricted antivirus software options for 2008:
1. Comodo AntiVirus Free Edition
2. Dr.Web CureIT Free Edition (Portable Version)
3. ClamWin Free Edition
4. The Super Cop (超级巡警)
5. Avira AntiVir Free Edition (English Version)
6. avast! Free Edition