AntiVirus Software Reviews

All PC'S both business and home need virus protection in dog eat dog days of virus warfare. AntiVirus Software Reviews aspires to look from an unbiased view at the major antivirus software solutions based on their ability as an Anti-Virus detection system and removal program. At Antivirus Software Ratings we concentrate on the security software's skill in detecting virus risks, on the antivirus software's many user friendly features, and last but not least the level of virus protection the software provides. So, whether you're looking for a system to totally cover your whole PC, or an Anti Virus Solution for incoming emails, you will find a great solution here.

1. BitDefender Antivirus PLus 2008

This is our editors choice. From all we have read, and all our testing we have rated BitDefender as THE BEST ANTIVIRUS software on the market for 2008. Followed by co-inovators ESET and Kaperspy. Made by Softwin, BitDefender Professional protects against viruses, spyware, and instant messaging threats, as well as offering many firewall rules to block traffic not wanted and a privacy gateway to keep your identity and preferences private while surfing the Internet. If you want a highly effective Antivirus software solution, BitDefender would be a great choice. You are free to read the rest of the reviews on this website, but why waste your time. Click on the banner below to go directly to BitDefenders website and purchase top rated software today.

 

 

 

 

2. ESET NOD32 V3.0

ESET makes great new products. They have many new cutting edge ideas about the future of their product not limited to but including antivirus software solutions for 64 bit operation systems such as microsoft's 64 bit XP Corporate. ESET's Nod32 antivirus product features a small footprint, low performance hit, and fast scan speeds, providing focused virus protection ideal for gamers or those with an older PC. It should be used at the same time with a firewall. Due to these factors and the sole factor that it supports 64 bit machines, it is the antivirus software solution used by the office of the creators of this website. I highly recommend this product if you didn't already take my advice about buying Bit Defender above. You can click on the banner below to go directly to ESETS San Diego Ca based website for a purchase.

 

3. Trend Micro Internet Security Pro

Trend Micro comes in third as the also offer some very innovative solutions. For many years Trend Micro has been concentrating on their PC-cillin Internet Security suite through adding many security features far beyond basic antivirus protection, however now Trend Micro has finally unveiled a separate antivirus, anti spyware program, It is called Trend Micro Antivirus plus Anti spyware 2008. If you still have not taken this website's advice and bought one of our recommended antivirus software solutions, this would not be a bad choice. You can proceed to the Trend Micro Website for further review by clicking on the banner below.

 

 

4. Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal

Rated Higher on many other review website's is Kaspersky Antivirus software. Marketed as Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal, it also offers very good antivirus defense, and perhaps unrivaled in its capability to unpack and scan compressed files - something that stumps a lot of other antivirus software providers. Kaspersky, is a great product to be in the number four spot and may move up in years to come, however it ought to be used in at the same time with a firewall software program. If you have still resisted, we highly suggest you give Kaspersky antivirus software a further look by clicking the banner below to enter their website.

 

 

5. McAfee VirusScan Plus with SiteAdvisor

Rated much higher in years past is McAfee Antivirus Software. McAfee Virus Scan Plus is a perfect contender for those in search of an antivirus plus firewall grouping not including all the extrac software junk in usual Internet security suites. McAfee Virus Scan Plus does an excellent job of removing both adware and spyware, something not all antivirus products deliver. The fact that this package is rated so low in our reviews demonstrates the quality of antivirus software on the market. If you are a brand loyalist and have had success in McAfee in the past, click on the banner below to proceed to their website for further reviews.

 

 

6. Panda Antivirus + Firewall 2008

Panda Antivirus 2008 offers low-cost defense against viruses and spyware, however you get what you pay for. In testing, its anti spyware performance was so-so, and two spyware samples kept the scan from working. Panda Anti Virus Software 2008 protects against viruses and spyware. Panda Antivirus 2008 includes heuristic protection against unknown threats. It scans files on access, in incoming e-mail attachments, and when sent by IM. Some test malware crashed the scanner. Panda Antivirus 2008 lacks some expected features such as scheduled scans and quarantine. Some other important features are turned off by default. Panda Antivirus 2008 combines antivirus, anti spyware, and anti phishing with its highly touted behavior-based TruPrevent Technology. License covers use on two computers and includes free tech support via email (telephone support options are also available). If you are a brand loyalist and have had success in McAfee in the past, click on the banner below to proceed to their website for further reviews.

 

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7. Symantec Norton Anti Virus 2008

The number one leader in sales Norton Anti Virus is obviously a solution people trust, however their lack of innovation and slow response caused us to give Norton AV a lower rating that market share might otherwise predict. To bad for Norton, Viruses don't have the code that pays attention to antivirus market share. Since it was first introduced to the market in 1990 and then with the buy out of Central Point Software in 1994 by Symantec, Norton Anti-Virus was integrated with its main challenger of the time, Central Point Anti-Virus (CPAV). CPAV was also licensed to Microsoft as the Microsoft Anti-Virus utility. Proceed to the Norton Website by clicking on the banner below to learn more about the Norton solutions available.

 

 

8. CA Anti-Virus Plus CA Anti-Spyware 2008

CA Anti-Virus Plus CA Anti-Spyware 2008 holds the middle ground, neither improving nor declining with this year's offering. The code is leaner, resulting in faster scans; however, there are too few features here to have much excitement. Also, this is the only antivirus product we tested that attempted to download a third-party toolbar during installation. And we are puzzled why a major security company like CA doesn't provide more technical support for its consumer products.