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1) PC-cillin Internet Security Suite 2004
Building on its solid antivirus capabilities, PC-cillin 2004 also includes spam and spyware protection, wireless device protection, customizable firewall, privacy data protection, parental controls to block unsavory sites, 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 lower than many standalone antivirus products.
Pros
* Spyware and adware protection is included
* Scan all files really does mean scan all files
* Robust spam protection is built-in
Cons
* The name is too long :-)
Description
* Robust spam protection includes whitelist, blacklist, and heuristics
* Privacy data protection prevents specified information from ever leaving the system
* URL filtering can be specified to allow or disallow specific websites
* Customizable firewall rules ideal for home and small business needs
* Includes email protection for AOL, Yahoo and Hotmail accounts
* Antivirus protection for PDAs and wireless firewall rules protect roamers
* Realtime spyware and adware protection prevents Internet parasites before they impact
2) Panda Antivirus Platinum v7.0
Panda Antivirus Platinum v7.0 combines antivirus and firewall protection to provide robust security with minimal system impact. Configurable script blocking and attachment filtering combined with daily antivirus updates help ensure protection against even fast spreading new email threats.
Pros
* Superb detection rates
* Attachment filtering & script blocking
* Daily signature updates
Cons
* Cumbersome custom scan configuration
* Email scans time out with multiple accounts
* Heuristics disabled by default
Description
* Integrated antivirus and firewall protection provide a holistic defense against malicious intruders.
* Attachment filtering provides an extra layer of protection to stop even new email-borne worms
* Blocks execution of potentially harmful script files (VBScript, JScript)
3) 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.
Pros
* Detects 100% of ITW viruses; 96.34% of Zoo viruses
* Includes F-Prot for DOS for commandline scanning;
* User-defined integrity checking
Cons
* Excluding folders from scans cumbersome
Description
* Provides right-click, on-demand, on-access, and scheduled scanning.
* Integrity Checker tracks changes made to files, folders and/or boot sectors.
* Small footprint and minimal system impact makes it ideal for even older PCs.
* Commandline scanner included to remove stubborn threats and boot sector infectors.
* Employs neural network technology for advanced heuristic detection.
4) NOD32 Antivirus System v2.0
NOD32 is a solid performer, easy to use and with little impact on system resources. Version 2 builds on the product's past accomplishments, remaining true to a singular theme - virus detection. Should be used in conjunction with a firewall
Pros
* Small footprint and low performance impact
* Integrated Control Center for simple configuration
* Fast on-demand scan speed
Cons
* Detection disparity between scanning modules
Description
* Advanced heuristics provide enhanced detection for new viruses, worms, and Trojans
* Safely houses quarantined viruses in encrypted form
* Integrated interface consolidates all options in a single Control Center
5) Norton Internet Security 2004
Norton Internet Security 2004 offers antivirus protection, a personal firewall, spam filtering, privacy filters, and parental controls to block unwanted websites.
6) BitDefender Professional Edition v7
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.
7) 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.
8) McAfee VirusScan 2004
McAfee VirusScan 2004 offers focused antivirus protection coupled with an intuitive interface and streamlined update process. Unfortunately, much of their interface is cluttered with advertising for other products in the McAfee family and configuration options for VirusScan are extremely limited. However, McAfee has played catch-up this year and the 2004 version now offers the same level of POP3/SMTP email protection offered by other vendors. Should be used in conjunction with a firewall.
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