Best AntiVirus Software Companies
Good antivirus software is an invaluable tool for keeping your computer, your personal information, and the security of your friends and family safe from hackers, identity thieves, and spammers. The damage a single virus can do is astounding.Today's viruses have the capability to do everything from sending your personal information like credit card numbers and bank accounts to identity thieves to turning your computer into a slave that will send out spam e-mail messages, attack websites, or do pretty much anything else the virus maker wants it to. And on top of that, viruses are programmed to seek out your contacts and try to infect them as well. Odds are good that if your computer gets infected, everybody in your contacts is going to be receiving an e-mail message or IM that looks to be from you and contains the same virus you got.
A good antivirus program will typically cost a bit, but will be nothing compared to the cost of losing your files and your identity. Below are the top ten best antivirus software companies around. Don't agree with the list? Vote for an existing item you think should be ranked higher or if you are a logged in, add a new item for others to vote on or create your own version of this list.
The Top Ten
1Kaspersky
Powerful! And easy to use, Fantastic Parental control and other features
its obvious that the kaspersky the world's number 1 antivirus for me it is the best among the best antivirus bongatious so if I were you please choose kaspersky because kapersky and me knows the best
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2avast!
It's free and there's until now I never had a problem with it! It's a good anti-virus! And it's pretty fast!
It offers the most protection than any free anti-virus product out there. Plus, it's effective! Should be no. 1 in the free category.
It is the best antivirus software ever. Detects virus and deletes viruses but never slows down my computer.
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3AVG
- Has caught all viruses so far :)
- Good heuristic protection (both generic and behavioural - Identity Protection)
- Anti-Rootkit module
- Offline virus DBs to download - a BIG plus from my point of view
- Last but not ;east, it's TRULLY free (no catches, unlike other "free" AVs out there)
- Good heuristic protection (both generic and behavioural - Identity Protection)
- Anti-Rootkit module
- Offline virus DBs to download - a BIG plus from my point of view
- Last but not ;east, it's TRULLY free (no catches, unlike other "free" AVs out there)
I used norton and kaspersky but they were too heavy. AVG solved all my problems silently.
just great great antivirus... what a brain they have to make such a antivirus... the programming is real good... and it cleans every bit of viruses
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4Symantec (Norton)
IT is the best antivirus in the present in the market everyone should try it because it keeps your pc in the best form
I've been using this for years and its still amazing! I've also tried Kaspersky and Norton is a lot better
Yes I like norton the best antivirus ever as I am using it since 1995,
It is the only antivirus that give removal tool for specific virus.
More comments about Symantec (Norton)It is the only antivirus that give removal tool for specific virus.
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5ESET
ESET is the best antivirus yet, it is very fast, it don't slow down your system unlike norton and kaspersky.
I had norton before, it almost crashed my system despite the fact that my PC has good specs(2.1GHz duo core HP Pavilion dv6)
Am now using ESET now, it's amazing with daily updates to keep your system protected, since I've had it, I don't know what a computer virus is, believe me, I can comfortably surf the internet without no threat, even visit sites with high virus alert with no system intrusion because I have ESET.
It's the best user friendly antivirus available, very easy to operate and schedule your scans, system inspection and others things.
I can't see myself giving up my ESET to have another antivirus, one can't condescend from the best to something lower, ESET is the best by a mile, believe me
I had norton before, it almost crashed my system despite the fact that my PC has good specs(2.1GHz duo core HP Pavilion dv6)
Am now using ESET now, it's amazing with daily updates to keep your system protected, since I've had it, I don't know what a computer virus is, believe me, I can comfortably surf the internet without no threat, even visit sites with high virus alert with no system intrusion because I have ESET.
It's the best user friendly antivirus available, very easy to operate and schedule your scans, system inspection and others things.
I can't see myself giving up my ESET to have another antivirus, one can't condescend from the best to something lower, ESET is the best by a mile, believe me
I use ESET because I was tired of other av programs that sucked the power out of my operating system. I love their products and use them in every computer I own.
Most successful Slovak company. Daily updates automatically are convenient and keep computer safe from new threats. Have not had one malware/viral breach in the 8 months I've had it. Has worked better and more subtly so than Norton or McAfee.
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6McAfee
Solved problems with malware and trogans that webroot avg and Symantec (Norton) could not. Norton is not worth the price, three anti virus failed identified the problem could not remove. Mc Afee installed updated on first scan identified Trojans and malware removed them all. Can be pricey software but worth the money if all else fails. If I start using windows again (using Linux). I will get Mc Afee (normally get a year free with bank accounts) and see how good it is again. But linux has no need for AV + virues and trogans in exe form don't install only on VM software (on linux) which can be deleted total because the root can't be infected. No need to scan that can take hours with a deep scan with Tb of data.
it is the best and it has things that can also tell you from first that which of the sites are infected. and the main thing is that it does not slow down your pc at all. none of the antivirus are as good as it is
Mcafee is a light weight yet powerful antivirus. it is protecting my laptop for almost a year. Kaspersky slows the computer down which McAfee doesn't
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7Avira
THIS SHOULD BE NO.1
powerful German made antivirus
super fast updates and powerful scanning... active webguard
powerful German made antivirus
super fast updates and powerful scanning... active webguard
Realy good antivirus program. Install and forget it. Superlight and strong defender.
Avira gives Complete protection. I am using it for last 2 year and its awesome. I highly recommend this.
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8Microsoft Security Essentials
Free, and I've been running it since day one. It's really a fantastic piece of software, and I haven't so much as had a virus since I started using it.
JoshUK
Free & easily handle to use this anti-virus... 100% my system is working properly...
MSE is the best and also free. The only remark is it heats up the pc while you are scanning your pc...
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9BitDefender
In latest tests BitDefender gets the best marks for detection and removal of malicious software and every threat on internet, in AV Test BitDefender has the highest protection marks (better then Kaspersky & Norton), last several years gets the best (Advanced ) marks on AV-Comparatives, many antivirus-test companies clame that BitDefender is the best
The best antivirus, I changed Kaspersy for BitDefender
BitDefender is by far the most effective security suite for Windows on the market. These guys have a leading research team which, in many cases, is the first to identify newly formed malware. Their suites have an excellent, frequent definitions update implementation, coupled with a rock-solid detection engine that consumes little system resources. They also have an excellent firewall and privacy options.
The only good, free option is Microsoft's own Security Essentials. In fact, considering its effectiveness compared to other free alternatives, as well as its light footprint, it is very underrated.
As for others:
-Kaspersky is all-around good, but doesn't offer nearly as much value for the money. Also, their reliability has been waning as of recently.
-Norton is garbage which is plagued by inconsistent performance, as well as stability and software update issues. I've had numerous bad experiences with their products.
More comments about BitDefenderThe only good, free option is Microsoft's own Security Essentials. In fact, considering its effectiveness compared to other free alternatives, as well as its light footprint, it is very underrated.
As for others:
-Kaspersky is all-around good, but doesn't offer nearly as much value for the money. Also, their reliability has been waning as of recently.
-Norton is garbage which is plagued by inconsistent performance, as well as stability and software update issues. I've had numerous bad experiences with their products.
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10Quick Heal
the best indeed! please try this at least once%%~!
This is indeed the best antivirus you would ever have had. Indeed the best
This is indeed the best antivirus you would ever have had. Indeed the best
Quick Heal must be among the top five.
I had installed this antivirus five months ago and since then, I have forgot about computer viruses and malware. It has it's unique DNA scan technology which can detect ANY virus in this earth. You also get daily automatic updates if you have an internet connection, if not you can download the update files through it's website form anywhere like cyber cafes. It gives your computer total protection against viruses and is light too for your system.
I had installed this antivirus five months ago and since then, I have forgot about computer viruses and malware. It has it's unique DNA scan technology which can detect ANY virus in this earth. You also get daily automatic updates if you have an internet connection, if not you can download the update files through it's website form anywhere like cyber cafes. It gives your computer total protection against viruses and is light too for your system.
Install this total security antivirus & work without worry about viruses, malwareses, spywares.
bshriniwas
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The Contenders
11Malwarebytes' Anti Malware
Best anti mal-ware program out there, and its free. It saved my computer on several occasions from ad-ware and spy-ware I would highly recommend it.
Best free program out there. I trust it more than norton and some of those other bigger companies.
I heard that MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware saved someone's computer from 5000 viruses.
I have this and Security Essentials. I used to have AVG and McAfee
I have this and Security Essentials. I used to have AVG and McAfee
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12F-Secure
In my experience the best so far is F-secure Internet Security which is proved to be VERY effective while fighting network threats. Recently it helped to fight a very bad attack. F-Secure is user friendly too. The bad thing - it's pricy. We had Kaspersky before and it slowed our comps way too much. Many times Kaspersky claimed that a virus was found but KAV/KISS (we had both versions) couldn't delete it. We had to use CureIt by Dr. Web on a regular basis to fight the viruses that Kaspersky couldn't. Funny that when CureIt was signaling that some virus was found... Kapsersky had the "revelation moment" to say: "I found a virus! " (I wonder why it didn't see it BEFORE CureIt detected it, duh! ). When we removed Kaspersky the new AV found a lot of threats that Kaspersky didn't see. Now we have NOD at work and it works much better, faster and more efficient than Kaspersky. Our employer can't afford F-Secure so we went for NOD. Anyway, my personal choice of AV soft will be in this order:
1. F-Secure Internet Security
2. Avira Pro (I have it at home now and it works good so far)
3. Symantec Norton AV
4. ESET NOD
5. F-Secure Antivirus
6. Microsoft Security
7. Pretty much anything but Kaspersky
1. F-Secure Internet Security
2. Avira Pro (I have it at home now and it works good so far)
3. Symantec Norton AV
4. ESET NOD
5. F-Secure Antivirus
6. Microsoft Security
7. Pretty much anything but Kaspersky
Best anti-virus software ever; I've been using it for many years and it has always worked like it should. The only problem in F-Secure is that it is not known widely enough, and I guess that it is also the reason why it is only the 13th in this list (at this moment).
Having tried both Mac Afee and Norton before we have now switched to F-Secure and have not had a problem since. Dunno how the other programs on this list scores but out of these 3 F-Secure is far beyond...
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13ZoneAlarm
I buy the download disk every year and I have never had a problem. As far as I'm concerned its in the top 3. They offer a free version try it out I'm sure you will be happy. Great firewall and does not slow down your computer.
The best, have used it for years have full package and all works with each other.
It's very secure and easy
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14VIPRE Antivirus
I have been using Vipre for more that 6 Years, and since switching my clients to Vipre from Symantec, McAfee, Trend Micro, and Panda, our calls due to Viruses and Malware have dropped significantly. The sites we use to visit weekly, now call us monthly. Not sure if I should keep using Vipre. -)
I am very Surprise about No One mentioned Vipre, a Very Light and Powerful, not very expensive and Stops Every Threat online.
In my humble opinion, I believe that VIPRE should be included in the 'Top 5' anti-viruses on the market today.
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15Comodo
The best antivirus for those, who isn't mentally challenged or just plain stupid.
Requires knowledge of WHAT you do with your computer.
Requires knowledge of WHAT you do with your computer.
It's cool defense on your pc
Comodo is the Best Antivirus ever. I am using it for past 7 years 3 different PC and I never had any issues of virus or malware. Its the best and its free
jurasic5000
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16PC Media Anti-Virus
the best antivirus from Indonesia, can combine with clam av, make more virus detect
the best antivirus in indonesia, I use it in my computer and it can work good, make more virus detect
17Avast Software
Excellent, constantly updating features and interface and it's FREE
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18Trend Micro
very effective and lite, works without problems.
it needed a free version so people could know the name
it needed a free version so people could know the name
This is truly a great antivirus. I have had Notron, McAfee, AVG, and Kasperkey, which are all great but I have had the best defense with Trend Micro. The above does anti virus programs take care your usual Trojans, malware, spyware etc. But if you want every bit of data securely passing through your system I feel Trend Micro is the easiest to use.
The only one who removed many of the viruses when I tested it against other anti virus products which were latest versions than trend micro I mean I tried all the 2002 versions of others and the 2000 version of trend micro beat them all
sunny_wantsome
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19Panda Security
Easy to download, update and use.
Very Good performance. Of course, it is Free.
Its a great help 4 my PC...
I use them. So far no probs and I am happy. 6 months use. They are virtually invisible to your system and are an install and forget.
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20Defender Pro
Updated every hour to make sure you are protected from the latest threats
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21Guardian AntiVirus
the best
Tish Anti-Virus is very good working & File Repair capability Available
it is best
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22Windows Live OneCare
23Net Protector AntiVirus (NPAV)
This antivirus is superior & best in new experiments & operating softwares & also getting a greatest response.
It is the best antivirus I have ever used! The best thing about it is that it doesn't slow down PC unlike other antiviruses like mcaffee plus it blocks all the viruses too
Really Simple and Awesome Antivirus Software! I don't understand why is it so down below on the list.
Provides great protection.
Best wishes to NPAV & Team.
More comments about Net Protector AntiVirus (NPAV)Provides great protection.
Best wishes to NPAV & Team.
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24My Clean PC
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25TrustPort
I love this software. And I am to use this software, I am believe this is worlds number 1 anti virus
This one just rock it should be on top 7 anti-viruses one of the best from best and very easy to operate... Doesn't slow down your computer also...
Really good anti-virus, this should be at top 10, complete internet protection, really fast scan and lots more cool feautures...!
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26SUPERAntiSpyware
There is no one anti virus that can get the job done. In my opinion Superantispyware, Malwarebytes, Eset and Combofix are the only ones that can really get the job done without being top heavy and slowing your machine down. Some of AV software I mentioned are free and others you have to pay for real time protection. Superantispyware $19.95, Malwarebytes $24.95. Still a lot cheaper than those big companies that offer an antivirus that cost a lot more and don't work. I'm a computer tech for 20 years and have tested everything on the market.
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27BKAV
Nice one. It detects almost viruses and uses a small space of ram when it's processing
Oh yeah I'd love the small space of ram when processing, it doesn't make my PC slow like Kaspersky. I've tried many other things but finally decided to purchase a BKAV prog, which works very gently, gorgeously and effectively. (not like when I scanned my comp with some other progs, they always said "no virus found" @_@).
28eScan
I have used eScan for several years. I have never had a single issue either with detection or with the software slowing down my machine.
I have two kids and they have eScan ISS on their computers as well. It has excellent parental control feature and it hels me feel safe when the kids are browsing online or usign the web for their research.
The best part is the Privacy feature. I make sure that I leave it on, so that the cookies and the temp files get cleaned up when I restart my computer and everyday is a "fresh" start.
I love eScan, it is the best AntiVirus and will highly recommend for everyone to keep their computer's safe and families safe.
I have two kids and they have eScan ISS on their computers as well. It has excellent parental control feature and it hels me feel safe when the kids are browsing online or usign the web for their research.
The best part is the Privacy feature. I make sure that I leave it on, so that the cookies and the temp files get cleaned up when I restart my computer and everyday is a "fresh" start.
I love eScan, it is the best AntiVirus and will highly recommend for everyone to keep their computer's safe and families safe.
I have been testing various AV software and this is one product that you can configure to your satisfaction and things under the hood. Their tech support is remarkable and for free. Try their free antivirus toolkit which can be run as a standalone application to scan and clean your PC without installing the software. The biggest advantage is that you do not need to uninstall your existing AV software to test eScan. Good Luck!
This product should be in the top 5. I have been using this product for more than 5 years and had never faced any problem. Earlier I used to use Norton and it was a resource hog unlike eScan which did not slow down my pc. Also the interface is very simple and easy to use. I would recommend this product and give it a 5 Star rating for its performance.
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29AhnLab
This is the best and most popular anti-virus program in the Korea.
This free for the most people. And only private and public company, and government pay for it. Though this is free for the people, this is the best at protecting computer from virus and spyware in the Korea.
Since Korea has much more viruses than any other country in the world, I think it's quality is the best.
And remember! This is FREE!
This free for the most people. And only private and public company, and government pay for it. Though this is free for the people, this is the best at protecting computer from virus and spyware in the Korea.
Since Korea has much more viruses than any other country in the world, I think it's quality is the best.
And remember! This is FREE!
That is very good antivirus software
Very Good antivirus software. It is from KOREA.
They are country which is strong at Computer and Internet.
More comments about AhnLabThey are country which is strong at Computer and Internet.
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30Qihoo 360
This antivirus have won in vb100 and av-comparatives! And then this antivirus have cloud and uses only 11MB and uses CPU low and then use small ram only while it processing
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31K7 TotalSecurity
The best antivirus. Updates automatically and does everything. KASPERSKY IS THE WORST ANTIVIRUS
Super anti virus should be at the top
Super Clean New virus Very Good product
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32Smadav
Portable mini antivirus, scan virus, registry and hidden objects, has many tools such Process Manager, System Editor, Win-Force, and Smad-Lock, If your Regedit/Task Manager/MS-Commant/MS-Config has been disabled by Virus, you can force Enabled it with a single click.
Not a Powerful Antivirus but it always comes in handy..
Not a Powerful Antivirus but it always comes in handy..
It's very simple, and more options to handle problem
I like this antivirus, simple and nice ^_^
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33VirIT
34Emsisoft Anti-Malware
Dual scanner with one of the best detection scores. Combined with an outstanding behavior blocker module.
It's good and great detection level..
Simply the best! Test it yourself. Just watch the av comparatives site etc.
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35Webroot
Say good-bye to old technology's bloatware. Webroot has a very small and lightweight footprint that uses effective new technology to stops suspicious activities before your system is infected. The product is always scanning and definitions are always up-to-date because they are "in the cloud" (stored on the Internet). "Cloud computing" and "SaaS" are more than just the latest industry buzzwords. This is how all antivirus products will operate in the future. No more scheduled scans, no more downloading virus definitions, no more intrusive hooks into the operating system to slow your system down, and best of all, Webroot runs smart detection processes that don't interrupt users with difficult questions that most users can't answer anyway. Instead, it silently keeps the bad guys out in the first place, and that prevents infections and system conflicts that users have to deal with after the fact. Isn't this the way the ideal antivirus software should operate? Well, the future is here, the ideal is now real. All that is left is to watch the other companies scramble to emulate Webroot's cloud computing SaaS model. I plan to watch it happen from behind my Webroot firewall, thank you.
By far the best and MUCH less expensive than most of the higher rated software you can buy. Webroot Secure Anywhere will also protect your cell phone from apps with viruses and provides a secure website where you can track all the computers/cell phones you are protecting and provide a list of all your passwords to different web sites. I wouldn't use anything else.
I was advised Webroot by an associate at Best Buy when I got my new laptop. I have now had it for 1 year, and its better then a majority of "top rated" anti virus software. The best feature is that it runs in the background, so no need to wait for a long load time when you boot up the computer.
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36Kingsoft Antivirus
I am very satisfied! Great in any solution!
Kingsoft is an innovative technology company focused on user productivity and entertainment experience. Kingsoft's vision is to create world-class software products that run on every computer. For twenty years, Kingsoft has constantly delivered innovative software technologies that focus on and improve the user experience.
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37PJ Magic Total Security 2012
PJMagic Total Security takes only 120-130 Mb of memory. PJMagic Total Security is automatically monitoring status of system protection and gives brief overview of system security in System Status pane. Also tray icon serves as an additional indicator.
PJMagic Total Security has all antivirus functionality.
Real-time filechecking that detects and prevents viruses or other malware that are attempting to intrude user's computer.
Mail filter checks all incoming and outgoing mail messages for malware enabling safe and secure e-mail communication.
Heuristic analysis allows detection of new and unknown malware.
PJMagic Total Security has all antivirus functionality.
Real-time filechecking that detects and prevents viruses or other malware that are attempting to intrude user's computer.
Mail filter checks all incoming and outgoing mail messages for malware enabling safe and secure e-mail communication.
Heuristic analysis allows detection of new and unknown malware.
This is good antivirus software
Best of best antivirus software
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38ARTAV Antivirus
This is amazing antivirus
I use it since 2008
my computer cannot break
c, mon prople usr artav antivirus
your computer akan good
Artav antivirus is the best antivirus
can cleaning malware and virus
the size is small and simple
come on, using artav antivirus for guard your computer
Wopwop
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39Sophos Anti-virus
Sophos targets the corporate customer hence why its so far down this list, most people wouldn't have even heard of it and its too expensive for the average home users, but you do get what you pay for. Although if you can get your work place to use Sophos all employees get free access to use it on their own personal devices too. Highly recommended AV product
If you are smart & care about your computer, laptops, and other gadgets, un-install your anti-virus now, because this is the answer!. Try live & surf free from all types of viruses 100% CLEAN. Visit their website for the facts and true.
For me Sophos is a really good anti-virus etc tool, great central admin tools, not for home use, to heavy for that, you need to now what you do
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40PC Tools Internet Security
Should be the second ranked doesn't slow down your computer like norton and mcafee
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41Shaw Secure
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42Max Secure
Marvelous
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43Dr. Web
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44GData
One of its best
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45ArjunAV Internet Security
Arjuna internet security is a good anti-virus.
An Indian company which provide complete solution to on line viruses. It has two Panel, first window panel and other dos panel.
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46BullGuard
Bull Guard is better than any other antivirus software! I've used this for ages and I never before had a virus encounter. This is a must-own!
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47XP-Protector
World number 1 product no feet
48Kaseya
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49FarStone
This is a great product. No need to re-install windows or any applications, no lost of data complete data protector virus free life
W. PRC. NET. IN
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50ClamWin
Its free, its best, believe me m a devloper
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51IObit Malware Fighter PRO
number 1
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For 2009, I found Kaspersky to be the best AGAIN.
I tested Kaspersky, Norton, Webroot, ESET, McAfee and G-DATA.
I tested 200 different malicious files.
Kaspersky detected 198 of those files with zero false positives.
Norton detected 198 of those files with zero false positives.
Webroot detected 195 with zero false positives.
(I'm only showing results from the top three. )
Real-Time Protection:
I went to infected websites and downloaded infected files, pictures, etc.
Out of 35:
Kaspersky detected 35.
Norton detected 33.
Webroot detected 35.
So, the best anti-virus is:
1. Kaspersky
2. Norton
3. Webroot