What is antivirus software? - Definition from Whatis.com

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antivirus software

Antivirus (or "anti-virus") software is 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.

Contributor(s): Jerry Harris
This was last updated in March 1998

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