What is an antivirus software?

Is McAfee one? If so would it be safe to download LIMEWIRE with it?

What is an antivirus software?matchless

McAfee is a good antivirus software. I'm not sure what it has to do with downloading LIMEWIRE though.

What is an antivirus software?norton 2008

Antivirus software

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Antivirus software consists of computer programs that attempt to identify, thwart and eliminate computer viruses and other malicious software (malware).

Antivirus software typically uses two different techniques to accomplish this:

* Examining (scanning) files to look for known viruses matching definitions in a virus dictionary

* Identifying suspicious behavior from any computer program which might indicate infection. Such analysis may include data captures, port monitoring and other methods.

Most commercial antivirus software uses both of these approaches, with an emphasis on the virus dictionary approach.

McAfee is one.

I don't use Limewire to download an security program.
get mcafee free edition from

http://safety.aol.com/isc/BasicSecurity/
Antivirus software is installed on your computer and runs in the background and checks files, downloads, emails etc. for viruses. McAfee is a one and there are several other free ones available online. Just do a search for ''free antivirus software'' and you will find many. The biggest thing to remember is you need to update the virus definitions on a regular basis as new viruses are released all the time.

As far as Limewire, it may help find viruses that are included in files downloaded through limewire. Remember that there are other types of dangerous programs that can be downloaded through a file sharing system that won't be caught by antivirus. If you are going to use file sharing programs, do so at your own risk.
McAfee is one but would it be safe to down load lime wire I will keep that UN answered I have no experience in that. I never used it.