
Allow you to initiate a scan of a particular file or your entire computer, or of a CD or flash drive at any time.Allow you to schedule scans to automatically run for you.Scan specific files or directories for any malware or known malicious patterns.Several different companies build antivirus software and what each offer can vary but all perform some essential functions: See how Webroot’s Antivirus can secure your computer What Does AntiVirus Software Do? Viruses can be programmed to cause damage to your device, prevent a user from accessing data, or to take control of your computer. Today's malware (an umbrella term that encompasses computer viruses) changes appearance quickly to avoid detection by older, definition-based antivirus software. The bombardment is constant, which means antivirus companies have to update their detection tools regularly to deal with the more than 60,000 new pieces of malware created daily. These antivirus tools are critical for users to have installed and up-to-date because a computer without antivirus software protection will be infected within minutes of connecting to the internet.

Antivirus software is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and other malicious software like worms, trojans, adware, and more.
