<p>“Again, with the right freeware, viruses/malware/spyware can be easily and conveniently defeated on a PC.”</p>
<p>There’s your answer. How many AVERAGE users are going to go out of their way to search, download and install more programs to fight viruses/malware/spyware? Average user who knows what/how to defrag? Do a system restore? Do a clean install of an OS? Without the help of an outside party (i.e. customer support)?</p>
<p>Be realistic. Not every person who owns a computer has the time or the desire to learn how to do any of the above.</p>