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| We may still be in the middle of summer, but those forward-looking woodpeckers at Kaspersky have already launched 2009 editions of their antivirus and internet security packages. We looked at Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 last week, and found it was as capable as ever at detecting malware - though the simpler interface has a few confusing niggles. |
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| The first thing you need to know about Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2009 is that it's fast. Symantec has spent years working to shed its reputation for sluggish software, and its latest effort sets new standards for responsiveness. Click on the System Tray icon and the main interface leaps up in a fraction of a second. |
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| Trend Micro has now completely ditched its PC-cillin brand, in favour of the more sober Internet Security label. The standard 2009 edition doesn't bring any major new features, but keeps parity with other packages - you get the expected malware detection and firewall, plus browser protection, anti-spam, anti-phishing and parental controls. |
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| Spyware Doctor is a veteran package, and way back in 2006 it held a place on our A List. These days, though, spyware is just one of a whole host of threats. PC Tools bundled optional antivirus into the package a few years back, and now this latest version focuses on behavioural analysis and system resources.
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| This latest version of BitDefender has a new Gamer Mode feature that minimizes impact on gaming performance by removing any popups or warnings during game play while still protecting your computer. The software still has all of the reliable features for which Bitdefender is known such as “Privacy Protection” for outgoing personal information, “Web Scanning” while you’re using the Internet and “Rootkit Detection and Removal,” which detects then removes hidden virus programs. |
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| Kaspersky Antivirus is a top of the line program that offers all the protection you will need. With low scan times and high detection rates, as well as an interface that can't be beat. |
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| ESET NOD32 Antivirus is a simple program with advanced features. The easy to use interface is a significant improvement over the previous version of NOD32 Antivirus. The menu is more aesthetically pleasing while providing a much needed facelift to the ease of configuration within the program.
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| 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. The new interface is clean and intuitive while still remaining useful. |
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| F-Secure Antivirus is a great product that offers many of the standard functions associated with antivirus software, but also goes above and beyond the bar set by others with efforts by F-Secure to educate the people that use F-Secure Antivirus on general security practices as well as specific threats. |
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| Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is a full featured and well equipped program that is geared towards keeping your home computer free of viruses and spyware. It is easy to configure for nearly any antivirus need. It causes significant computer slowdowns occasionally, but makes up for these issues with thorough scanning and frequent updates. |
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