In the year 2009, you might be wondering which antivirus software might suit your requirements while safeguarding you from the viruses creeping inside your system. This concern mostly arises for that antivirus software which comes free of cost. Although it is true that these antivirus software are not as effective as those coming in exchange of some price.

With ever increasing and developing amount of viruses and other system destroying programs it really is hard to keep one’s system free from any corruption. Yet there are number of the software developed for this purpose to keep these malfunctioning programs at bay. These software are capable for performing an excellent role in protecting your system. Following are few of the factors you would have to consider while looking for these free of cost antivirus software.

1. Check if the software is a simple tool for scanning or not? This means if you need to set it up for scanning manually or you have it automated for scanning.
2. Check for the frequency and the method for the software updates.
3. Make sure your selection of free software comes with a protection of multiple layers.
4. Look out for the level of the support provided for user.

Following are few of the antivirus security software as are available for you to select from:

• The Comodo Security Suite: this is an outstanding offer for you, which come with firewall and antivirus protection. This keeps from all sorts of attacks that include hacking activities. You also have a version that comes with some cost. It is quite easy to use. However, this only is available for desktop computers and not for notebooks and laptops.
• Avast! Home Edition: this software is an all time favorite. The programmers are always in work for it and developing it day by day. This is one of those, which provides you with the full and real protection. It is very easy to use and comes with unique interface.
• AVG Free Edition: the most widely used computer protector against the virus is the AVG Free Edition. It costs you nothing. In addition, works very well. Protects you against any harmful program you are afraid of. It is very effective and extremely to use. AVG is available in versions for PCs while the version the Mac is in work and soon be available in the market.
• ClamXav: in case you are using Mac then you might be less susceptible to viruses. As you are aware that you are not handsomely supplied with the software for Mac. This software can be a very good selection for you.

Above I have mentioned some of the most effective software for your system protection.