Antivirus software (sometimes spelled Anti-Virus or anti-virus with the hyphen) are computer programs that attempt to identify, neutralize or eliminate malicious software. The term "antivirus" is used because the earliest examples were designed exclusively to combat computer viruses. The brand name for AVG Technologies' Security Software is AVG, which comes from their first product, Anti-Virus Guard.On November 6, 2006, Microsoft announced that AVG Security products would be available directly from the Windows Security Center in Windows Vista.Since June 7, 2006, the AVG software has also been used as an optional component of GFI Mail Security, produced by GFI Software. Nortan AntivirusSince
its release in 1990 and the acquisition of Central Point Software in
1994 by Symantec, NAV was integrated with its main competitor of the
era, Central Point Anti-Virus (CPAV).The security vendor recommended the affected users
either download a workaround tool or follow steps posted on their
site.The corporate edition has a client/server strategy to update virus
definitions.Norton Antivirus was initially released in 1990.Mcafee Antivirus
McAfee VirusScan is a
popular antivirus program created and maintained by McAfee, formerly
known as Network Associates. VirusScan is designed for home and
home-office use; McAfee also develops VirusScan Enterprise for use in
corporate environments. The product is not available as a standalone
package, but is included in the McAfee VirusScan Plus package or as
part of McAfee Internet Security Suite.
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