Best Antiviruses

Best Antivirus Software - Editor's Choice

#1 Trend Micro Antivirus Internet Security 2009

Review date: 02.26.2009 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.
Screenshots	Price: $49.95 Buy from the Publisher	Advanced Features: Comprehensive Virus Detection Spyware and Adware Protection Computer Scans Automatic Virus Pattern Updates Enhanced Software History Cleaner Blocks Image Spam Effective Antivirus Protection Excellent value
Review: Buy from the Publisher Best of all, the anti-virus engine protects against computer viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and related security threats. You can track unauthorized changes to your operating system Automatically download the latest signature updates. Quarantined File Recovery Real-time Protection. You can run scheduled and manual scans Remote File Lock safeguards your private files in case your laptop is lost or stolen. Free phone, email and chat support, with your annual subscription. Automatic updates immunize you against new computer virus outbreaks. Protect your privacy by getting rid of records listing Web sites and files recently opened. 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: 02.25.2009 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.
Screenshots	Price: $39.99 Buy from the Publisher	Main Features: Advanced antivirus with anti-spyware Up-to-the-minute protection File access protection module Automatic Virus Pattern Updates Defends against Web-based attacks Real-time Monitoring Scans all Internet traffic in real time Free Technical Support
Review: Buy from the Publisher 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. Light weight and very fast Different scan options Nice interface, broad range of features, reasonably easy to use Free phone, email and chat support, with your annual subscription. Monitors all processes and registry changes Blocks browser exploits and protects against infected Web sites. 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: 02.24.2009 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.
Screenshots	Price: $49.95 Buy from the Publisher	Main Features: Automatically eliminates viruses Anti-Malware Protection On-demand scanning Automatic Virus Pattern Updates Technical support service Scans Internet traffic
Review: Buy from the Publisher Anti-Rootkit Technology detects and removes silently-installed rootkits used by malware or intruders to evade traditional antivirus products. You can run scheduled and manual scans Identity protection: Anti-Phishing Filter, Anti-Banking Trojans Engin Personal Firewall protects you against Internet-borne worms and hacker attacks Remote File Lock safeguards your private files in case your laptop is lost or stolen. Protect your privacy by getting rid of records listing Web sites and files recently opened. Panda 2009 products offer a better customer experience than before, thanks to the new registration process and the new user interface. The scanning features have been sped up and the new interface is a clean and modern take on a time-tested product. The 2009 products incorporate TruPrevent, Panda's engine for behavior-based malware detection.

#4 ZoneAlarm Anti-virus 2009

Review date: 02.24.2009 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.
Screenshots	Price: $19.95 Buy from the Publisher Software Summary: The ZoneAlarm online forums are active, with users worldwide eager and willing to answer your question.	Main Features: On demand scanner interface Advanced proactive detection E-mail scanning Advanced antivirus, spyware removal protection
Review: Buy from the Publisher 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 Easy setup includes a new interface and pre-scan Automatic update notification keeps Internet security current Easy-to-Use Security: Auto-Learn 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 PC Tools Antivirus

Review date: 02.23.2009 Description: PC Tools AntiVirus will thoroughly scan and protect your PC from virus attacks.
Screenshot	Price: $29.95 Buy from Regnow Software Summary: Designed for Windows® Vista 32-bit, XP and 2000. Size: 22,906 KB.	Main Features: Detects, destroys viruses, trojans, worms Automatically checks for frequent updates System restore
Review: Buy from Regnow PC Tools AntiVirus program is easy to use and navigate. Protects you against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your PC and personal details Provides protection, with rapid database updates, IntelliGuard real-time file New improved scan engine, smaller memory footprint Designed to work silently in the background On average, PC Tools updates their virus definitions on a daily basis.