1. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
AVG Antivirus has been an up and coming virus scanner for many years. Its free version is one of the most downloaded files on the Internet in the Computer Security sector. AVG Antivirus is mostly a hands-off program, there may be some instances when you may need to configure some advanced options. For 99% of the population though, the default options will be more than sufficient.AVG Checks for updates every 4 hours by default. You can change this to any interval you wish. It also tells you when the next update is scheduled. The scanning features have been sped up and the new interface is a clean and modern take on a time-tested product.
2. Avast Home Edition
Avast! 4 Home Edition is a free complete ICSA certified antivirus software for home noncommercial use.
Avast! obtained VB100% awards in 2002/3 Virus Bulletin comparative reviews under Windows XP Pro and under Windows 2000 Advanced Server.
Avast includes more than seven different kinds of shields, safe-surfing tools, and real-time virus protection for your OS, as well as Outlook. Updates automatically download and install, and Avast works unobtrusively with both Windows Vista and XP. Given all this, why pay?
3. Avira AntiVir Personal
AntiVir Personal Edition is a software that helps you protect your PC against dangerous viruses, worms, Trojans and costly dialers.
This is, by far, one of the better AV programs, free or paid… If you take a few minutes to understand it, you will not be disappointed.
Here are some key features of “Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus”:
· Protection against viruses, worms and Trojans
· Protection against expensive dialers
· Detects and deletes rootkits
· Raised scan speed
· Redesigned visual appearance
4. Norton Antivirus 2009
Norton AntiVirus 2009 has a leaner footprint, improved speed, white listing, and other technologies to mark clean files as trusted, and free technical support.
New Norton Internet Worm Protection blocks certain more sophisticated worms (such as Blaster and Sasser) before they enter your computer. Norton AntiVirus can also detect spyware and other non-virus threats.
The only drawback for the free edition Norton Security Scan is the lack of real time protection, you can over come this by manually (right click and select ’scan with norton antivirus’) scan any files you think that are suspicious, for your information it is only available in both Windows XP and Windows Vista.
5. McAfee VirusScan Plus
With the daily emergence of new and more sophisticated Internet threats that could disrupt your digital life, you need more than a simple anti-virus program to protect yourself, your computer, and your identity. You need McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009–essential, feature-rich, and simple-to-use security software.
McAfee’s security products use award-winning technology, are easy to install, and come with unlimited email and chat assistance. With continuous and automatic updates, McAfee helps ensure that you are running the most current security to combat the ever-evolving Internet threats for the duration of your subscription.
6. Kaspersky Internet Security 2009
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 includes a fast malicious software engine, Secunia vulnerability database, and built-in system restore capabilities.
Kaspersky Internet Security protects you while you and your family work, play, email, IM, surf the Internet, bank or shop online. Compute confidently. Harness the Internet for all its value. Kaspersky Internet Security will keep you safe and not burden your system.
The moment you launch it, you can see that the latest security suite from Kaspersky Labs is very different from last year’s edition. The main screen is more attractive, more streamlined, and much better organized.
7. Kaspersky Antivirus 2009
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 includes a fast malicious software engine, Secunia vulnerability database, and built-in system restore capabilities.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus provides you with traditional anti-virus protection based on the latest protection technologies. You can work, communicate, surf the internet and play online games on your computer safely and easily.
