As technology has evolved, computers have become an integral part of everyday living. Computer users can stay connected to friends and family through email and social networking sites, get an online education, or even work from home. With these endless possibilities, however, comes an endless source of viruses, and it's more important than ever to ensure a computer is well protected. There are many anti-virus programs available on the market, but a few stand out above the rest.
1 BitDefender Antivirus
With prices starting at $24.95 for the 2010 edition, BitDefender is an affordable program that offers ease of use and a lot of flexibility. It works great for beginners who want to choose some settings and leave it alone.
2 Kaspersky Anti-Virus
At $59.99, Kaspersky Anti-Virus is one of the more expensive virus protection programs, but it makes up for this by offering a complete security protection against a variety of computer problems, from viruses, Trojans, bots, to even spyware. It also comes in a small business edition that makes it ideal for an office setup.
5.Norton AntiVirus
One of the longest standing anti-virus companies, Norton continues to offer high caliber virus protection software each year. While previous versions had a reputation for using up a lot of computer resources, these concerns have been addressed in the 2010 edition, making the $39.99 price tag well within reason.
6. ESET Nod32 Antivirus
ESET Nod32 Antivirus is a great fit for computer users who want a simple virus protection program that will install quickly and function largely on its own without being noticed, which it succeeds at due to its low memory requirements and small updates.
7. AVG Anti-Virus
Offering its typical quality assortments of virus protection technology, AVG does a quality job in making sure a computer stays safe. A downside is that there is a very limited help section should any problems with the software arise.
8.F-Secure Anti-Virus
With an overall detection rate of 98 percent, F-Secure Anti-Virus is a formidable competitor in the virus protection industry. It works very quickly, offers real-time protection, and is Windows 7 compatible.
9.G DATA AntiVirus
Boasting the best detection rate of all 2010 anti-virus programs (99.8 percent), G DATA AntiVirus offers impenetrable protection for any computer. On the downside, it is slower than many other programs, and is not a complete security suite, meaning it may miss certain types of malware.
11. Trend Micro
The biggest problem with Trend Micro is the installation process, which takes 14 minutes and requires a restart. Aside from that, the program is very effective and protects a computer from not only viruses, but many forms of spyware as well. A drawback is that Trend Micro has not yet incorporated advanced heuristics or a security network.
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