There is no excuse for not having up to date anti-virus software on your computer. It can be very dangerous for your hard drive, data and identity to let your anti-virus subscription lapse. In this article I will discuss many options for anti-virus software, many of these are free! Like I said...NO EXCUSE.
On my computer and all computers in my house, we have Norton (http://us.norton.com/). This is a very powerful anti-virus product and it comes with a few extra tools to help you keep your computer running great. I like the registry manager which keeps your registry from getting clogged up by orphaned files from uninstalled software and other programs. The Startup Manager is helpful to quickly free up memory from programs that load at startup even if you don't need for them to. It also comes with an online backup that can further protect your data. They have several versions and different price points based on your needs, you can get started for about $60 per year. That is $5 per month to keep your computer safe from disabling threats.
I used to have McAfee (http://home.mcafee.com/store/). They have similar products to Norton above and start at around $50. There are many other packages for sale that are comparable such as Kaspersky, Trend Micro Titanium and many others. I found a review on PCMag.com (http://www.pcmag.com/reviews/antivirus#fbid=vgF_BRTxCE3) it lists many types and prices.
Before you run out or go online to purchase anti-virus software, check with your ISP. Many internet providers include a subscription with their service. For example, where I live the two biggest ISP's are Comcast and CenturyLink (formerly Qwest). They both offer Norton to their subscribers for free!
Another alternative is free software. I have been recommending and installing Microsoft Security Essentials lately because it isn't a heavy memory user. Other free and reputable packages are AVG, Webroot, and Avast.
Like I said before there is no excuse to stay unprotected. Kepp your system clean from viruses by installing and updating your virus protection.
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