• When choosing an anti-virus software to use with a dial-up connection, there are quite a few options, as the anti-virus software market is saturated with them. However, there are a few certain options that offer better stability and speed when using a dial-up connection. These three software options are some of the most popular with both dial-up and broadband users alike.
  
  

AVG

• AVG anti-virus software is one of the most widely used options. AVG offers free and purchasable protection applications. AVG offers automatic updates, automated/scheduled virus scanning and supports dial-up connections. Downloading the program or its updates is going to take a while on a slower connection. However, patience has its rewards as AVG offers excellent active protection and an accurate scanner. It is rare that any virus will go undetected by AVG.
  
  

Avast

• Avast anti-virus also offers a free version and a subscription to the full version. Choosing Avast anti-virus will offer a faster download. The program as a whole also uses a bit less system resources and automatically updates itself. Avast ant-virus isn't as widely used, but it does offer a few advantages for slower connections or slower computers.
  
  

NOD32

• NOD32 offers the smallest download of these three options. At around 20 MB, it is the fastest fix for a dial-up connection. NOD32 offers a free trial period, which should be enough time for you to decide whether you like it more than one of the other two free options. NOD32 has a community of dial-up users due to its smaller size. Better support will be found with this option, as a result.