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Get rid of the ballast
Fri, 17 October 2008
Avira asks Internet users about PC maintenance tasks
Tettnang, 17 October 2008 – “Wasn’t it much faster in the past?” At first it’s only a feeling, but then comes the sad certainty: The PC at home cannot cope with today’s applications at the same performance level it once did, even standard tasks require much longer. Users, who don’t keep their computer configured well, know what this scenario is like. The IT security experts at Avira wanted to know Internet users’ opinions concerning “computer well-being” and posted the following monthly question on www.free-av.com: “Hard drive defragmentation, deletion of temporary files and malware scanning – Users can make an important contribution to longer durability of their computers. Be honest, do you regularly give your PC a well being make over?”
A good result: Internet users told us they keep their computers in good shape. The survey participants were asked about cleaning the computer on a regular basis, 3022 out of 5149 said they regularly defragment their hard drive and delete unnecessary ballast. Approximately 18 percent do take proactive measures and only deal with maintenance tasks when the computer does not work anymore. Uncertainty keeps ten percent of the participants from dealing with the problem. They know how to defragment a hard drive, to delete unnecessary files and to install virus updates – but they don’t dare to tackle the problem out of fear of destroying something. Eight percent don’t know how to clean the system and keep it fast and said they “Do nothing”. With 3.5 percent seeking professional help and just two percent take the deluxe route and simply get a new one.
“Many computer users know that it is good to clean up the computer every now and then”, explains Rainer Witzgall, Executive Vice President of Avira. “Unfortunately, Windows is apparently still too complicated for many people. Inexperienced users don’t dare to delete files”. Many programs require an excessive amount of resources, “At Avira we pay great attention that our virus software does not slow down the system and uses only a small amount of system resources“
Avira provides free basic protection that can be downloaded from www.free-av.com. For additional protection Avira recommends Avira AntiVir Premium for activities on the net such as online banking or shopping. The software includes additional features such as WebGuard that checks web based Internet traffic against infection and automatically blocks phishing and malware-URLs as well as protection against ad/spyware. The Avira Premium Security Suite offers game mode for PC gamers for 39.95 euro. All products are available in the Avira Online Shop.
About Avira
Avira is a leading worldwide provider of self-developed protection solutions for professional and private use. The company belongs to the pioneers in this sector with over twenty years experience.
The protection experts have numerous company locations throughout Germany and cultivate partnerships in Europe, Asia and America. Avira employ more than 180 employees at their main office in Tettnang on Lake Constance and is one of the largest employers in the region. There are around 250 people employed worldwide whose commitment is continually being confirmed by awards. A significant contribution to protection is the Avira AntiVir Personal which is being used by private users a million times over.
Well-known listed companies as well as educational organizations and public employers belong to the list of national and international customers. In addition to the protection of the virtual environment, Avira cares for more protection and safety in the real world by promotion of the Auerbach Trust. The Auerbach Trust of the founder of the company promotes common and social projects as well as the arts, culture and science.
Company contact:
Avira GmbH
Elisabeth Rothbart
Lochhamer Schlag 5a
D-82166 Gräfelfing/München
Telephone: +49 (0) 89 8583 639 17
Telefax: +49 (0) 89 8583 639 20
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