Anti-Virus & Internet Security Software

Whether you have a high speed broadband connection or a dial up phone/internet then you require some type of protection your system.

We, at Home Computer Repairs complete -on average -300 software services on PCs and Laptops per month which consist of: virus and spyware removal, system tune ups/speeds, service pack 3 - SP3 - removal/repairs, Blue Screen Of Death - BSOD - and lost/deleted files. The common denominator in most of these cases are poor security, out of date protection or no virus/spyware protection at all.

In the last 4 years, we have found the biggest offenders to be Norton, Mc Afee, PC Guard - Virgin and Avast as these have been proven to have low detection rates, heavy on resources and low deletion capabilities. As a result, we at home computer repairs do not use or recommend any these mentioned above security software.

Malicious software such as viruses and spyware are becoming endemic on the internet. The effects of these software attacks can range from just annoying, to the downright dangerous.

It is vital to ensure that you have adequate protection from malicious software. Protection can take a number of forms, such as:

• Ensuring your operating system and other software are updated with the latest security patches
• Setting up an internet Firewall
• Installing Virus Scanning software
• Installing Spyware Checking software

Acting now to protect your system can save you a great deal of trouble in the future. If you need help or advice about securing your system then please contact us for a privacy & security audit.

If your system is running very slowly, or behaving unusual, you may already be infected by virus or spyware. In these situations we can help in several ways:

• Virus Scan
• Virus Removal
• Bug Removal
• Stabilizing your system
• Spyware Checks
• Free Spyware Removal software
• Disaster Recovery

If you need help to get your computer or laptop back to running normally with out infection or spyware or just want a check up, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0117 908 9584 or email Clare on: info@hcrepairs.co.uk and we can take it from there. Or why not drop into any of our three locations in Bristol.

Please find below our own recommended list of Anti-Virus software that may differ from that of most of most current software review websites.

Our list is made up of anti-virus software that we deal with on a daily basis and have an hands-on understanding of their effectiveness and capabilities. We are not afraid to list what AVs we believe produce the better results and nor do we shy away from naming and shaming software that we think do not offer value for your money. But please also be aware that we are continuously updating our reviews as know software makers improve as well as under perform on a version to version basis.