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It`s an application software, because you can download it.There isn`t operating system with installed AV.

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Q: Is antivirus system software or application software?
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What should antivirus software be classified as system software or application software?

Anti-virus are system softwares only. Though they are installed as an application, still they are used to ensure the proper functioning of the computer. So it is indeed a System software. Please let me know your thoughts. It's a very interesting question. Read more on it here. http://it-kids.blogspot.com/2009/05/chapter-1-introduction.html -Vignesh.


Is an anti virus software an application or system?

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