Every time you connect to the Internet, browse websites, download files, read emails, do online banking and a number of other things you can potentially get bombarded with viruses and spyware, or become a fraud or identity theft victim. That’s why it’s so important to keep your computer fully protected.

Auslogics Antivirus is one of the most comprehensive antiviruses available on the market. Reliable and feature-packed, it will protect you from viruses, trojans, spyware, identity theft, and other known and unknown threats, and can also operate in Safe Mode to remove resilient viruses. Like all Auslogics’ products it’s fast, doesn’t affect computer performance, and has sleek Windows 7-style user interface.

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Let’s have a look at what it has to offer:

1. Real-time Protection

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Auslogics Antivirus offers constant real-time PC protection. It scans all accessed files, emails, web sites, and IM chats for possible threats and blocks any attempts to modify system files. The program uses both heuristics and a virus/spyware database to provide maximum protection. Its Active Virus Control feature protects from new threats by analysing the activity of all running applications.

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Have you ever wondered which program runs which processes? I know that I have. Go on, press Ctrl+Alt+Del to open Windows Task Manager and go to the Processes tab. Do you know exactly what each process does? If your answer is “Yes”, then you are a computer genius. If “No”, I have good news for you – now there is a place where you can inspect Windows processes and learn the truth about them -  Fileinspect.com.

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I’m sure that you have some sort of anti-virus software installed. But sadly it’s not enough to fully protect your system. Why? Because most basic anti-viruses do nothing when it comes to spyware and adware. They are just not made that way. That’s why your computer might get infected even if your anti-virus software is enabled and updated regularly.

Usually spyware and adware are not as harmful as viruses, but amongst other things they can seriously affect your computer performance. So, if your PC becomes unusually slow all of a sudden, or starts acting up – for example, shows you pop-up windows even when you’re not connected to the Internet, there is a fair chance that it’s infected.

Most of the times removing spyware and adware is not such a big deal – you just need the right software. But of course it’s best to not get infected in the first place. Below are three simple tips that will help you stay away from spyware and adware.

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