What do companies get out of providing free.....?

antivirus programs, and how are the ones you pay for different and better?

What do companies get out of providing free.....?hp

Many software companies make millions of dollars and when they provide you with a free version of their software there is usually, no support, no background scanner, or automatic updates if it is antispyware, or antivirus.

Some software companies are criminals and will install trojans viruses, adware, spyware embedded into their free software.

And you will find many companies that believe in giving away their software for free and includes support and is 100% clean. (Good advertisement for their major software products).

Some free programs are far better in advanced technology then the ones that you must pay money for. Example, Nortons antvirus is a hugh resource hog, finds nothing and leaves 375 framgents all over your system if you remove. Will cause serious conflict.

You can get free from AOL, Active Virus Shield, powered by Kaspersky Lab Russia Rated # 1 in the world for virus detection with excellent background scanner and updates every hour on the hours for free. AOL, wants to see everybody secure without having to pay money.

If you do download a free program, always download to save. When you open scan with your antivirus/spyware to make sure the program is clean, before you install.