Windows PC Security
Just a starter for ten - feel free to amend, update, correct as necessary.
Many 'computer/internet security' programs are available in combined suites offering two or more levels of protection. These are usually paid for solutions though typically a short trial period is available FOC.
Microsoft have many suggestions for their own and third party products: click.
The three main types are:
One of the better options available. Small, unobtrusive and efficient.
One of the more established free offerings.
One of the more established free offerings.
One of the more popular paid-for options.
Widely used and relied upon. Careful installing - includes eval version of retail product.
PC, Windows 7
Many 'computer/internet security' programs are available in combined suites offering two or more levels of protection. These are usually paid for solutions though typically a short trial period is available FOC.
Microsoft have many suggestions for their own and third party products: click.
The three main types are:
Anti-virus
Microsoft Security Essentials
One of the better options available. Small, unobtrusive and efficient.
AVG
One of the more established free offerings.
Avast
One of the more established free offerings.
ESET NOD32
One of the more popular paid-for options.
Anti-malware
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
Widely used and relied upon. Careful installing - includes eval version of retail product.