Recommended Antivirus Software for Windows

  • Microsoft Security Suite - (Recommended) Free product and paid products from Microsoft that works very well
  • AVG AntiVirus - AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. Provides basic protection for personal computers.
  • Avast AntiVirus - Avast! Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users.
  • Norton AntiVirus - Basic anti-virus, anti-spyware protection for a minimal cost.

Your antivirus software is only one way to protect your computer. Common sense and careful computer practices will prevent many virus infections from happening.

*RRU does not endorse nor support the 3rd party applications listed above. The apps and software listed above are suggestions only and should be used at your own discretion.

How to Contact the Computer Services Department


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