Review on Top Five Anti-Virus Software

    Anti-virus software is specially designed to defend the computer from malicious or harmful software. This is so relevant for computer users since it is used to spot, put off and eliminate malware as well as computer viruses, trojan horses and worms.
This article will focus on the top five anti-virus software reviews to determine the capabilities and features of the varied anti-virus software.

REVIEWS:

BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011

• Protects PC from a number of online threats such as viruses, spyware, phishing scams, etc.
• Scans all web, IM and email traffic for malware
• Equipped to encrypt IM chats conversations
• Effective in blocking, removing, neutralizing and preventing malware infections
• Ensure security without sacrificing speed
• Has a step-by-step instructions for initial setup which makes it easy to install and implement
• Has a secure gamer mode that turns off any interruptions but does not sacrifice security

Kasperky Antivirus 2011

• Designed to protect users from several angles, and effectively detects, prevents and removes all forms of malware and traditional viruses
• Has advanced technology to protect PC from new unknown threats
• Monitors and logs application activity behavior uncovering stealth threats
• Rollbacks the system and deletes any malware that was created or spread in the process
• Works on laptops and netbooks and is quick and straightforward to install without restarting
• Users can control every component of the software to schedule scans, adjust security levels, toggles specific features and alters the software appearance
• Utilizes the proprietary iChecker and iSwift scanning technologies

Webroot Antivirus 2011

• Protects PC from all forms of viruses, as well as worms, trojans, malware and rootkits
• Monitors and detects all sorts of malicious files and unwanted programs like adware, dialers, cookies and keyloggers
• Has a proactive technology that locates malware before it has the chance to infect the computer
• Revolves around 13 protective shelters that cover the network, web browsing, Windows, startup programs, email and etc.
• Completely capable of protecting from 100% of known in-the-wild viruses
• Easy to install and implement and does not requires a restart after installation but recommends a full scan immediately after installing
• Has the full inclusion of Webroot’s Spy Sweeper that takes care of unwanted adware, pop ups and rootkits

Norton Antivirus 2011

• Detects malware by observing the behavior in real-time and monitors it to stop viruses before they infect the computer
• Has a special algorithm to analyze file sand verify their relative threat based on reputation, source, digital signature, age and popularity
• Designed to stop malware before accidentally or unintentionally downloading it
• Equipped to protect computer from malware whether online or in email or IM messages
• Easy and fast to install and starts after downloading the program
• Works towards complete PC protection without sacrificing speed and performance
• Has a tool that can find and eliminate fake AV programs which are notorious for being hard to remove

ESET Nod32 Antivirus 4

• Equipped to protect PC from traditional threats and completely protects the user while online
• Integrates email protection to scan email for viruses and other malware
• Easy to install and implement and ready to run after installation
• Has the ability to create a bootable disc in case of emergency
• Designed for beginners and does not require much ado to keep running properly

   Those are the reviews on top antivirus software. Scan thoroughly to determine which software caters best to your needs.

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