Getting to the basics
There is no dearth of the antivirus software obtainable in today's
tech-savvy market. These are available in various versions, be it
freeware, sharewares, or even meant for purchase. You can do that basic
research prior to going ahead with your choice. Antivirus software is
always based on one's need and what they look for. Most often the
licensed ones are available as a trial before you can decide to go ahead
with it. However, some trial version software cannot be easily
uninstalled and hence, it is always safe invoking system restore
facility prior to going about them. Check some antivirus programs listed
below. These are based and classified depending upon several parameters
such as cost, utility, service to customers and efficiency.
1. Shield Pro 2006
Shield Pro 2006 was called ViRobot Expert initially, and is developed by
PCSecurity Shield. PCSecurity Shield makes sure to give right online
support along with updates. They have a patch of less than three hours
for any new virus and promise to fix it within five hours of its
emergence. It allows viruses being scanned robotically.
2. BitDefender 10 Standard
Manufactured by softwin, Bitdefender 10 Standard provides shield from
spam, viruses, spyware and also guard peer-to-peer applications. It
provides total email security and heuristics that checks programs within
a virtual
PC
for identifying mysterious viruses through viruses, worms and other
malwares. A year of free of charge updates and live technical assistance
by means of internet and telephone is available along with latest virus
signatures. Tested and approved by ICSA, West Coast labs, Virus
Bulletin checkmark, it has been certified to detect and eliminate
viruses devoid of generating false positives. In the recent review of
Toptenreviews.com, it has been No.1 amongst antivirus software.
3. Kasperkey antivirus personal 6.0
Kasperkey antivirus is easy to use and install. It provides you with
three levels of protection for making a choice. With a minimal load on
CPU, updates are carried on as repeatedly as every hour. Technical
Assistance 24/7 and a two tier email shield attribute are other added
traits. Kasperkey has passed West Coast labs and ICSA 2005 checkmark
levels 1 and 2 and has covered VB 100% test. It has been silver rated by
toptenreviews.com.
4. PC-Cillin by Trend Micro
PC-cillin Internet Security has been released by Trend Micro. It
presents with antivirus security along with a personal firewall for
shielding against Trojans, viruses,
worms and hackers. Furthermore, it has features by which it removes spyware, phishing attacks, blocks spam, and also prevent thefts.
5. AVG antivirus
Grisoft has provided with a free edition of AVG antivirus designed
especially for home users. All you would need to do is download it from
the manufacturer's website; and that is free of cost. People are usually
skeptic about relying on the quality and dependability of free
software. However AVG antivirus has proved to be popular among the
available free downloads. This software is preferred for home computing
though it provides no server version or technical support, as it is
entirely free of charge with no obligation from the service providers