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AntiVirus Software Review 2009 - TopTenREVIEWS

  1.BitDefender Antivirus 2010
         Manufacturer: SOFTWIN 
          Version: 2010
BitDefender Antivirus 2010 is the best antivirus software solution we’ve seen. The 2010 edition builds on the already great program and adds some additional features that continue to improve overall PC performance and protection.

As online threats continue to evolve and target different vulnerabilities, BitDefender has grown their arsenal and is utilizing the most up-to-date technologies to combat viruses and other malware. BitDefender Antivirus 2010 offers a robust set of features and utility, but is flexible enough to meet the needs of various users. Whether you’re an advanced user looking to control the whole process manually, or a novice looking for a set-and-forget solution, BitDefender delivers an easy to use security solution. 

In short, BitDefender Antivirus 2010 provides protection and peace of mind, without upsetting your PC performance or paycheck.

      BitDefender Antivirus 2010 Standout Features:

                        Realtime protection
                        Advanced heuristic Active Virus Control
                         Intrusion Detection
                        Optimized scanning
                         Easy on system resources

   2.Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009

          Manufacturer: Kaspersky 
               Version: 2009

  Kaspersky's Standout Features:

              Highly Effective antivirus/antispyware protection
              Light on computer resources
              Nearly all features are configurable
              Great interface, easy-to-use and intuitive  

    3.Webroot Antivirus 6
              Manufacturer: Webroot Software 
               Version: 6
                 Webroot Antivirus Standout Features:
                      West Coast Labs and ICSA Labs Certified, also received VB100 Award
                       Gamer mode for uninterrupted play
                        Includes the award-winning Spy Sweeper for advanced spyware protection
                       Webroot offers free remote file storage
  

  4.ESET Nod32 4
             Manufacturer: Eset 
             Version: 4
                   Standout Features: 
                       Effective antivirus protection (98%)
                       Light footprint on your computer (34M)  
                       Excellent scanning speed
                       Excellent proactive protection
                       Is one of the few companies still offering products for legacy O/S's such as DOS and Windows 95, Windows 98, etc.
                       Impressive Business Edition available

5.F-Secure Anti-Virus 2009
                 Manufacturer: F-Secure Inc. 
                Version: 2009

          With one of the most thorough antivirus engines available, F-Secure Anti-Virus provides good protection against viruses, spyware and many other security threats. The added benefit of the support and education portion of their website adds to the overall feeling of protection while using this product. While it isn't perfect, and does have issues with significant slowdowns while the on-access scanner is working, the overall product is effective.

6.AVG Anti-Virus 8
           Manufacturer: AVG Technologies 
           Version: 8

                 Version 8 of AVG Antivirus is a definite improvement over version 7.5. The scanning features have been sped up and the new interface is a clean and modern take on a time-tested product.

7.McAfee VirusScan 2009
           Manufacturer: McAfee, Inc. 
           Version: 2009
           McAfee is a name brand product that does an excellent job at detecting and removing viruses. Their update process can be somewhat tedious and their support department needs to answer their emails in a more timely manner.

8.G DATA AntiVirus 2009
             Manufacturer: GData 
             Version: 2009

               Overall, G DATA AntiVirus is a phenomenal antivirus product. The software is simple, straightforward, and safe. G DATA is effective at keeping your computer safe from all sorts of malware, including viruses, trojans, browser hijackers, dialers, worms, phishing scams, and rootkits. And the software protects you on all fronts, from email to instant messaging, to HTTP traffic. With a good set of features, solid user interface and excellent effectiveness, G DATA AntiVirus is one of the best antivirus software solutions.

9.Norton AntiVirus 2009
           Manufacturer: Symantec Corporation 
           Version: 2009

            Norton Antivirus 2009 is a good product for keeping your computer safe from viruses, but is not as effective as it should be against spyware. While it has a good track record of keeping viruses off of computers using it, it also has significant issues with slowing down computers that it is protecting.

10.Trend Micro AntiVirus with AntiSpyware 2009
              Manufacturer: Trend Micro 
              Version: AntiVirus with AntiSpyware 2009

                Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is a solid solution for those that are looking for an antivirus program that is easy to configure and doesn't require much user interaction. It has a simple interface and some of the best customer support available in the antivirus market. The only thing that keeps Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware from being a top 3 product is the severe slowdowns that can occur while performing seemingly unrelated tasks.