Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Top 10 Anti Virus Softwares of 2011------ by Nagendiran

Kaspersky
Kaspersky: Kaspersky Labs continues to gain popularity in the security software industry as this antivirus has all the right features and tools, packed in an interface that is advanced. All necessity features like real-time protection against viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, rootkits, and botnets are available.
Addition to this there is robust anti-spam protection, small hourly signature updates, two-way firewall to block hacker attack. Overall, Kaspersky antivirus 2011 is delivering high protection and security to its users as one of the best antivirus software.
Avast
Avast: Avast antivirus provides great protection against viruses and spyware. Avast free version, is an A-list freeware antivirus software, provides the same secure and fast protection of well-known, pricier antivirus programs. Avast is remarkable for its effectiveness.
The antivirus, antispyware, and heuristics engines form a security core that also includes multiple real-time shields. Avast has best in class strong self-protection built in, that carries on protecting your valuable data and programs. And moreover avast comes compatible with both 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems.
Norton
Norton: Norton 2011 stepped in recently, making this the latest Norton antivirus .Symantec Norton Internet Security 2011 handles unsafe Facebook links and scareware.The new facebook Scan checks links on your facebook wall and news feed to see whether they link to malware or to sites known to harbour malware.
This must surely be a user's choice as many virus come in your systems through social networking sites whether you are using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or even a Macintosh.
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials: Microsoft Security Essentials provides extreme real-time protection for your system that protects your system against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background so that the users are free to use their Windows based PC the way they want without interruptions or long computer wait times.
Microsoft Security Essentials are top rated for malware removal, and they hold best ranking in their performance as well. This is a Microsoft product and thus it is a reliable tool as well.
AVG
AVG: It is a competent antivirus software with identity theft protection from Identity Guard. AVG has made its name in the antivirus market, and just like the most important security solution developers on the market, also released an Internet Security suite.
The latest version of the suite brings a total of 13 different components, all working for the safety of your computer and your personal data implicitly. The virus signature database is dynamically improved, and regularly updated with the newest signatures. Antivirus free edition includes core protection and surfing, searching and social network security.
Comodo
Comodo: Comodo antivirus keeps your PC free of all malware, spyware, viruses and trojans breakthrough, patent-pending technology prevents all infections. The Firewall keeps personal information private blocks unauthorized access, unknown threats, even hacker attacks.
The biggest advantage of this antivirus is Trustconnect wi-fi data encryption for defense against wireless information theft. Installation of Comodo Antivirus is relatively helpful and your system requires a reboot to finish the installation process.
McAfee
McAfee: McAfee is one of the best that has gained its names in security software, and their desktop antivirus program, there are some outstanding qualities that make McAfee antivirus a compelling security solution. Scheduling scans is made easy for most users. McAfee antivirus plus 2011 is an efficient antivirus that comes with built-in firewall and web protection to save your system from spyware and other threats.
The main interface provides simple navigation. All elements of the software are easily accessible from the main console.
Trend Micro
Trend Micro: Trend Micro is another good antivirus and antispyware combo package with IM and inbound/outbound email scanning. It is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits). This antivirus comes up with all necessary features that cover basic threat detection to a behavior-based prevention system and security for Symbian and Windows Mobile devices.
Trend Micro's antivirus and antispyware is the best option for users. The level of protection is highly done for PC's.
Avira AntiVir
Avira AntiVir: Avira AntiVir should also be a choice of users in their list of softwares. Avira's detection capability is increasing and has provided best service so far. Avira AntiVir personal protects your system from viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, adware, and various other kinds of malware, making it the best tool and certainly one of the best free antivirus programs.
Avira AntiVir Personal is compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000. Avira also makes a version of AntiVir Personal for Unix. This is an advantage that it works in Unix as well.
BitDefender
BitDefender: BitDefender has the most comprehensive feature set and is completely flexible. The software is a little heavy on the resources used but plays its role like others. One special tool that is worth mentioning is the secure gamer mode. Whether if a user is playing a video game or in full-screen mode for a presentation or video, the gamer mode turns off any interruptions, but does not give up security.
The software is very easy to use and provides virus scanning and removal, scheduled scanning, immediate scanning of your files and folders.

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