Antivirus uninstaller is a type of software, which helps in removing unwanted malware and harmful software data from the computer so as to protect the computer and user’s data. Today a number of antivirus uninstallers are used to remove the malicious software and data. It was Fred Cohen who initiated invention and development of the first Antivirus software in 1988 since then many antivirus uninstallers have made their debuts over the years. Some of the latest and the best ones have been listed below.
1) Norton Antivirus:
Also called as Norton Removal Tool, it is developed and distributed by Symantec Corporation. Every year Symantec releases new versions of its antivirus edition with better features. The latest one being Version 2012 -Norton Antivirus-19.0.Some of its main features includes:-
A) rapid pulse delivery of updates every 15 to 20 mins
B) A monthly report which tells the user what the software has done so as to protect the user’s data
C) Power saver setting which puts off unimportant and uncritical activities and maximizes the battery life of system
2) Avast:
A free antivirus uninstaller, Avast provides effective and reliable protection against malware and virus. Once the antivirus software is installed, it automatically scans and updates on regular intervals. Some of the key features are:-
A) Automatic scheduled scan
B) A new gaming mode which detects all full screen applications and temporarily disables all add-ons without stopping the protection to user data
C) Intelligent scanner which reduces the number of scans which takes place on a daily basis by up to 75 %
3) Avira:
Avira antivirus protects a user’s from Trojan’s, worms, virus, commonly used for home and business computers. Both free and paid versions of this antivirus uninstallers are available. The main features of Avira are:-
A) 25% faster scanning
B) Safe online banking by preventing Phishing
C) Quick and easy removal of viruses and malware with a mouse click
4) Kaspersky:
The Kaspersky antivirus uninstaller has unique features like the “dual cloud and local security system ” which is an easy to use and a user friendly antivirus software which sends the data of the new software installed and gets an update if the data installed and stored is harmless or not. Some of its other key features are:
a) Every Kaspersky antivirus uninstaller comes with a specially designed ‘Rescue CD’ which removes the virus from the infected computer and renders it safe
b) Blockage and restriction of dangerous doubtful programming behavior
c) New Generation anti Trojan and antimalware technology
5) McAfee Antivirus:
This antivirus uninstaller automatically cleans and protects the computer’s data and provides the user with a smooth, excellent user internet experience. Some of its key features are:-
a) Takes care of the important files and data of the computer and prevents the system from crashing down
b) Automatic monitoring of the websites visited and the threats produced
c) Helps in removing clutters from the system and increases disk space
Therefore, as stated above most of these antivirus uninstallers provide more or less the same characteristics but have their own key features, which make them unique like the Rescue CD from KASPERSKY and so on. Therefore, it is suggested for a PC user to install the antivirus installers to protect users’ data and to experience a hassle free and user friendly internet experience.
