Dear Wizard of 'OZ',
I was wondering which anti-virus software is the best and some advice on
which I should buy. They all say that their's is the best.
Signed,
Confused with Anti-virus
Dear Anti-Virus,
Here are the Top 7 Windows Antivirus Picks from Mary Landesman, Your Guide to Antivirus Software.
Antivirus software is must-have protection. This review picks the best
antivirus software based on its virus detection abilities, features, and
breadth of protection. Whether you're seeking total system coverage or
an ala carte solution, each of the following products provides superb
virus protection for Windows-based PCs. Because every system is unique,
evaluate several of these antivirus products to find the software best
suited for your PC and your level of experience.
1) PC-cillin Internet Security
Building on its solid antivirus capabilities, PC-cillin Internet
Security includes spam and spyware protection, wireless device
protection, firewall, privacy data protection, parental controls, and a
year's free tech support via a toll-free number. The software
automatically checks for new virus updates every 3 hours and the spam
prevention includes a whitelist, blacklist, and Bayesian filter - all at
a price substantially lower than many other antivirus suites.
Vendor's Site
2) Platinum Internet Security
Panda Software's Platinum Internet Security combines antivirus,
firewall, and spam filtering along with its new TruPrevent Technology.
Both AV-Test.org and ICSA Labs have tested the TruPrevent claims of
behavioral, non-signature detection of new malware. And both have found
the claims to be true. (TruPrevent Technology can also be purchased
separately as an add-on to other antivirus protection).
Manufacturer's Site
3) BitDefender Professional Edition
Softwin's BitDefender Professional protects against viruses, spyware,
and instant messaging threats, as well as offering firewall rules to
block undesirable traffic and a privacy gateway to keep your identity
and preferences private while surfing the Internet.
Manufacturer's Site
4) ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite is best suited for computer-savvy
users who want to know a great deal about what is happening on their
system. Properly addressed, this type of permission-based reporting can
offer great protection - but it's only as effective as the user's
ability to make the right decision.
Vendor's Site
5) F-Prot for Windows
F-Prot for Windows continues to impress with its stellar performance on
virus detection tests. The interface is extremely pleasing - easy enough
for novice users to navigate yet sophisticated enough for the more
advanced. An excellent addition to any antivirus arenal. Should be used
in conjunction with a firewall.
Vendor's Site
6) Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal
Kaspersky offers excellent antivirus protection, perhaps unsurpassed in
its ability to recognize various compression algorithms and accurately
detect infected files contained within the archives. However, their
interface is rather convoluted and may be best suited to more advanced
users. Should be used in conjunction with a firewall.
Vendor's Site
7) G Data AntiVirusKit 2005 (AVK)
AntiVirusKit 2005 (AVK) provides a double layer of protection, bundling
two of the best antivirus engines - Kaspersky and BitDefender - under a
single, easy-to-use console. Using these engines, AVK was the only
product out of 35 tested by AV-Test.org back in 2004 to achieve 100%
detection of both the basic WildList viruses and its more comprehensive
collection of zoo viruses. An ideal standalone scanner for those who
desire an ala carte solution.
Manufacturer's Site
Hope this helps.
Yrs,
The Wizard
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