antivirus
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈæntiˌvaɪrəs/
- Specialized
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antivirus
- The Windows 7 report does not always recognize that you have an antivirus program installed and working.
- antivirus software
- install antivirus
- antivirus program
And it's a universal antivirus that that fixes everything.
- And it's a universal antivirus that that fixes everything.
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The discussion goes back and forth as to whether antivirus or firewall software is more important.
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Very good reviews at pcmag.com for this excellent and free antivirus software.
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The message you received is from our United Data Group antivirus software.
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There are a number of very good free antivirus applications available from a selection of resources.
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Purchase and install a good antivirus software package and set it to automatically update.
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If you don't like it for any reason, you can install the antivirus of your choice.
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Prior to joining IBM, Paul worked as an antivirus researcher at Trend Micro.
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There are other spyware cleaners available that work similarly to Ad-Aware, but it is best to find an antivirus program with built-in spyware cleaners.
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Installing a reliable antivirus will help protect your computer from harmful software.
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Make sure your antivirus is updated regularly to defend against new threats.
Synonyms
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2.9
A tool that finds and removes harmful software from a computer
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3.3
Software that finds, stops, and removes harmful programs like viruses on computers
Antonyms
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4.3
Programs that harm computers or let someone access them without permission
How Effective
- Specialized
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3.5
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Antivirus comes from anti- 'against' and virus 'poison' or 'germ', the same idea you see in antibiotic which fights bacteria. A helpful way to remember is to think of an antivirus as a program that finds, blocks, and removes bad computer programs so your files stay safe.