Best Antivirus Software - Editor's Choice
#1 Trend Micro Antivirus Internet Security 2009                        
Review date: 05.11.2009

Description:

Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 provides comprehensive and easy to use protection from viruses, intruders, and other Internet-based threats. Inexpensive product received excellent scores in our performance tests.

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Price:

$49.95

Advanced Features:

  • Effective Antivirus Protection
  • Customizable security for your home PCs
  • Prevents virus-infected emails
  • Home Protection for up to 3 PCs
  • Spyware and Adware Protection
  • Automatic Virus Pattern Updates
  • Enhanced Software History Cleaner
  • Effective Antivirus Protection
  • Excellent value

Review:

Best of all, the anti-virus engine protects against computer viruses, worms, Trojan horse
programs, and related security threats.
  • Free phone, email and chat support, with your annual subscription.
  • Block websites with inappropriate content based on specific categories.
  • Protect your privacy by getting rid of records listing Web sites and files recently opened.
  • Stops viruses, worms, spyware and bots.
  • Automatically download the latest signature updates. Quarantined file recovery.
  • Real-time protection. You can run scheduled and manual scans.
  • Keeps your system protected against all types of malicious threats.
  • Remote File Lock safeguards your private files in case your laptop is lost or stolen.
Powerful anti-spyware technology guards your personal information and privacy against spyware, rootkits and other malicious software. Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 covers the basics, providing antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, antispam, two-way firewall, and, unlike other Internet Security suites, includes parental controls.

#2 Norton Antivirus 2009                                                              
Review date: 05.17.2009

Description:

Norton AntiVirus 2009 provides fast, responsive defense against all types of malicious software. The new Norton Protection System employs a multilayered set of security technologies that work in concert to detect, identify, and block attacks.

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Price:

$39.99

Main Features:

  • Advanced antivirus with anti-spyware
  • Best proactive protection
  • Rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes
  • Rootkit detection, two way firewall
  • Defends against Web-based attacks
  • Automatic Virus Pattern Updates

Review:

The most trusted Symantec Norton Antivirus have updates their latest product Norton Antivirus 2009, have released and gives a faster and better performance of your pc against Viruses and spywares.
  • Maps your wireless home network
  • Free chat and phone support.
  • Monitor your home network and more safely connect to Wi-fi networks.
  • AutoFix technology will diagnose and fix common problems for you.
  • Automatically schedules scans and updates to occur while PC is idle.
  • Blocks browser exploits and protects against infected Web sites.
  • Prevents unauthorized users from changing your critical applications.
  • Monitors all processes and registry changes.
New Norton Internet Worm Protection blocks certain more sophisticated worms (such as Blaster and Sasser) before they enter your computer. A good product for keeping your computer safe from viruses. All regular telephone technical support calls are free.
#3 Panda Antivirus Pro 2009                                                         
Review date: 05.09.2009

Description:

Panda Antivirus features a new ultraFast scan engine, 30% faster than its predecessors, Panda's exclusive SmartClean technology. In a nutshell, a good antivirus solution for Windows, that keeps your computer protected from any Internet threats.

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Price:

$49.95

Main Features:

  • Automatically eliminates viruses
  • Anti-Malware Engine
  • On-demand scanning
  • Smart auto-configuration
  • Automatic Virus Pattern Updates

Review:

Anti-Rootkit Technology detects and removes silently-installed rootkits used by
malware or intruders to evade traditional antivirus products.
  • Intrusion prevention blocks known and unknown hacker attacks and vulnerability.
  • Identity protection: Anti-Phishing Filter, Anti-Banking Trojans Engine.
  • Incorporates an advanced heuristic scan that detects more identity theft.
  • Identity protection: Anti-Phishing Filter, Anti-Banking Trojans Engine.
  • Personal Firewall protects you against Internet-borne worms and hacker attacks.
  • Removes all traces of clutter left by spyware on your PC.
Panda 2009 products offer a better customer experience than before, thanks to the new registration process and the new user interface.

The Web filter lets you browse safely without the risk of infections, vulnerabilities exploits or phishing websites. The scanning features have been sped up and the new interface is a clean and modern take on a time-tested product.

#4 ZoneAlarm Anti-virus 2009                                                       
Review date: 05.09.2009

Description:

New engine delivers the best virus protection with significantly enhanced detection and removal capabilities. A configuration wizard leads you through setup, making it easy for everyday users to secure their systems fast.

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Price:

$19.95

Software Summary:

The ZoneAlarm online forums are active, with users worldwide eager and willing to answer your question.

Main Features:

  • Advanced antivirus, spyware removal protection
  • On demand scanner interface
  • Simple to install and run
  • Advanced virus removal technology

Review:

Enhanced detection and removal capabilities stop even the latest and most aggressive viruses before they infect your PC.
  • Pre-loaded security settings provide easy, instant protection.
  • Minimum PC resources and bandwidth consumption.
  • Proactive firewall protection with multiple layers of security.
Not certified by any of the three major independent testing labs (Virus Bulletic, Checkmark, or ICSA).
Unlike other antivirus products, Auto-Learn from Check Point is a system that automatically configures security settings based on a user's unique computer environment and behavior, making the initial set-up virtually silent.

#5 ESET NOD32 Antivirus                                                              
Review date: 05.08.2009

Description:

ESET NOD32 Antivirus proactively detects and disables viruses, trojans, worms, adware, spyware, phishing, rootkits. It includes advanced archive scanning, access control for removable media.

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Price:

$39.99

Software Summary:

Self-Defense - a built-in technology to prevent malicious software from corrupting or disabling the system's security.

Main Features:

  • Uses a combination of filtration methods
  • Identifies known and unknown threats
  • System restore

Review:

This antivirus program can take some resources when running a full scan.
  • Blocks all attempts to collect and forward your confidential data.
  • Best protection against zero-day threat and attacks.
  • Small size of update files, fast scanning speed and accurate detection .
  • Offers several layers of protection including real time email scanning.
ESET typically uses only 35-40MB of system memory, a fraction of what other products consume. Laptop users will welcome the new automatic energy-conserving battery mode. ESET NOD32 Antivirus is supported by Windows XP 32-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows 2000.
#6 Kaspersky Anti-Virus                                                               
Review date: 05.25.2009

Description:

Kaspersky Anti-Virus protects your computer against known and unknown threats, and against unwanted data. Besides, it monitors system activities by user applications, preventing any dangerous actions by applications.

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Price:

$39.95

Software Summary:

It doesn’t scan for all potentially unwanted programs.

Main Features:

  • Free Trial
  • Scans files and Internet traffic
  • Updates automatically

Review:

Best of all and like most antivirus software today, the new system restore wizard helps repair damage to your system arising from malware attacks.
  • Built-in system restore capabilities included
  • You can e-mail or call a toll-free number for live technical support
  • Users can change interface appearance
  • New threat response time: less than 2 hours
Please note that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 requires Windows XP and Windows Vista. Free technical support and one year subscription to anti-malware updates.
Why Should I Use Antivirus Software?
  • A computer virus is a program that is loads itself onto you computer without your knowledge. Without antivirus software, viruses will infect your computer.

    How to stay virus free?
    Remember to update your antivirus software regularly. Another option is to use software provided by your Internet service provider. You can also use free scans generally offered by most antivirus software suppliers.

    Read reviews and compare our top 10 antivirus software of 2009. Here, you'll find detailed descriptions on programs and free virus removal tools so you can decide which software will best fit your needs.
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