Most of the time, when you buy a new computer or laptop, there is already a trial antivirus firewall software program that comes pre-installed on the unit. Unfortunately, this trial version software you have would only last for a month or two depending on what the trial agreement stipulates. After this period of time that your computer system is temporarily protected, the license to use the software expires. Then, your system will be unprotected from possible threats and infections of malware coming in from all over the Internet or even from your own private network.
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