AntiVirus Software Review

BitDefender Antivirus: Still the best in 2010

 

Rank #1

 

BitDefender Antivirus 2010 provides advanced protection against viruses, spyware, and identity theft.... without slowing down your PC.

• Improved performance and virus scanning
  
• IM Encryption, for confidential chatting
  
• Gamer Mode, for secure gaming at top speed
  
• Laptop Mode, to prolong battery life
  
• Automatic hourly updates
  
• Assistance with common issues built into the product
  
• Free technical support for the duration of the license
  

Features and Benefits

Confidently download, share and open files from friends, family, co-workers - and even total strangers

• Protects against viruses and other malware using industry-leading technology^NEW
  
• Scans all Web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic in real-time
  
• Provides an unmatched detection rate of new threats based on two different proactive technologies
  
• Blocks spyware programs that track your online activities
  

Protect your identity: shop, bank, listen and watch, privately and securely

• Blocks web pages that attempt to steal your credit card data
  
• Prevents personal information from leaking via e-mail, Web or instant messaging^NEW
  

Guard your conversations with top-of-the line encryption

• Instant Messaging Encryption keeps your conversations private on Yahoo! and MSN Messenger
  

Play safely, play seamlessly

• Reduces the system load and avoids requesting user interaction during game play
  

Get fine-tuned performance from your computer

• Optimized scanning technology skips safe files for better scan speed and lower system load
  
• Laptop Mode prolongs battery life
  

Let professionals solve any security issues

• Assistance with common issues built directly into the product
  
• Free technical support for the entire duration of the product license
  

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010

Rank #2

Kaspersky Labs has established quite the name in security software, and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 continues to verify their reputation. Like so many of the other antivirus packages including BitDefender, Kaspersky Anti-Virus is a complete antivirus solution with real-time protection from a number of threats, including viruses, Trojans, bots, worms, and even spyware. The software is more than equipped for comprehensive security, and has some nice new features this year to help combat new threats.

Kaspersky also offers a 3-user license option (for 1 year), so it's actually a very cost-effective way to protect all of your home computers.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Standout Features:

• Antivirus for IM
  
• Gamer Mode
  
• iSwift technology adjusts scanning to compensate for system load
  
• URL Advisor for proactive browser security
  

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Webroot® AntiVirus with Spy Sweeper

Rank #3

Highlights

 

* Award-winning antivirus technology provided by Sophos®. With 44 VB100 certifications, it's among the best in the business!*

* Powered by award-winning Spy Sweeper®, proven to find and remove more spies than any other antispyware technology.

* Effective, easy-to-use protection from the most dangerous Internet threats

* 360 degrees of protection—blocks, detects and removes threats

* Great value and comprehensive antispyware and antivirus protection

* Online backup protects irreplaceable files and lets you to access them from anywhere.

 

Multi-layered Protection Against Threats and Intrusions

 

Webroot combines award-winning technologies to give you the most complete protection available. Multi-layered security protects against a broad range of security threats including viruses, spyware, adware, worms, pop-ups, Trojans, key loggers and rootkits. If your PC is already infected, advanced discovery methods will find and destroy malicious programs.

Includes Spy Sweeper Antispyware Protection

 

Webroot Antivirus with Antispyware contains the same antispyware protection found in Spy Sweeper, the #1 antispyware product in the market. This multi-award-winning technology thoroughly scans your computer to detect and remove spyware, adware and pop-ups while proactively blocking new threats before they can install. Spy Sweeper has received PC Magazine's Editors' Choice Award eight times—a recognition that is unmatched for antispyware security.

Online Backup Protects Your Valuable Files

 

If you are not protecting your valuable files, you don't have complete security. Webroot Antivirus with Antispyware includes integrated online backup and restore capabilities to protect digital photos and other irreplaceable files against virtually any cause of damage or loss, such as hard drive crashes, fire, theft and accidental deletion. To get you started, 1GB of online backup space is included free!

Access Files From Anywhere, Share With Anyone

 

Traveling or forgot a file at home? Access your online backups from any Internet connection. And if you want to share a photo or video with family or friends, you can simply email a download link. Built-in security ensures they can only see the file you choose while your other files remain private.

Proactive Real-time Threat Protection – "Zero-Hour" Protection

 

Zero-hour protection means that the time it takes between a new threat emerging and your PC being protected against it is zero—so you are protected BEFORE new viruses and spies emerge. Webroot Antivirus with Antispyware stops not only known threats, but also potentially dangerous unknown programs by identifying suspicious behavior and blocking their access to your computer. In addition, Webroot's VersionGuard® ensures your protection is always current by automatically installing the latest threat definitions and free updates as soon as they are released.

Safeguards Your Privacy and Personal Information

 

Webroot Antivirus with Antispyware helps protect your privacy by blocking programs from gathering your private information including logins, passwords and credit card information without your knowledge. Shop, surf and bank online with confidence.

Secures Your E-Mail

 

Webroot Antivirus with Antispyware monitors your inbound and outbound email to ensure it has not been "hijacked" by hackers and that email attachments are free of hidden viruses and spyware.

Easy to Use

 

Webroot Antivirus with Antispyware installs quickly and easily. The intuitive interface lets you set the right level of protection in just a few simple steps. Your security constantly runs in the background so you are free to work or play online the way you want to.

Minimal Impact on Computer Performance

 

Scanning can be initiated in the background or after hours to minimize any impact to desktop performance. You can also choose to perform whatever type of sweep you need. If you're looking for an immediate diagnosis, choose a quick sweep. For a pinpointed search, customize your sweep to skip files by folder or file extension. For a deep cleaning, opt for a full sweep.

Minimum System Requirements

 

* Windows XP 32 bit SP1, SP2, SP3

* Windows Vista® 32 bit (all Editions)

* Windows Vista SP1 32 and 64 bit (all Editions)

* Windows 7 32 and 64 bit (all Editions)

* 300 MHz processor

* 100 MB hard drive space

* 256 MB RAM

* Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher or FireFox 2.0 or higher for connecting to the Webroot web site.

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ESET Nod32 Antivirus 4

Rank #4

Features

Proactive Protection:

Award winning ThreatSense technology combines multiple layers of detection protecting you from Internet threats before they strike.

Precise Detection:

ESET accurately identifies known and unknown threats. It consistently wins top awards from testing labs and is recognized for having zero false alarms.

Built for Speed:

ESET software requires less memory and CPU power, allowing your computer to run lightning fast, making more room for games, web browsing, and emailing.

Removable Media Security:

Lock down your computer from unwanted access to your USB and CD drives.

Personal Firewall:

Prevent unauthorized programs from accessing you network or internet connection. New Learning Mode automatically creates firewall rules by observing user behavior.

Antispam:

Separate annoying spam email from your legitimate email.

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