Definitions for "Anti-virus Software"
Anti-virus software scans a computer's memory and disk drives for viruses. When a virus is found, the result is displayed. The software may clean, delete or quarantine any files, directories or disks affected by the malicious code.
It is a type of software that searches your computer hard drive and floppy disks for any known or potential viruses.
A class of program that searches your hard drive and floppy disks for any known or potential viruses. The market for this kind of program has expanded because of Internet growth and the increasing use of the Internet by businesses concerned about protecting their computer assets.