I decided to make a list of all the virus software I can find, a description of it, and it's price. That way, people don't have to go around asking for advice on which software is the best. They can come here and make the decision for themselves.
The list begins:
McAffee Internet Security/VirusScan
Price: $79.99CAN for the Internet Security, $49.99CAN for VirusScan
Rating: 4/5
Source
avast! Anti-Virus Software
avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users and non-commercial use. Both of these conditions should be met! Our company offers the Home Edition free of charge, since, in our
opinion, it is possible to avoid global virus spreading by efficient prevention; however, many users are not able to or do not want to pay for antivirus software. This page will show you the most important features of this program.
Institutions (even non-commercial ones) are not allowed to use avast! Home Edition. However, ALWIL Software provides the full line of avast! antivirus products at special discount prices for non-profit, charity, educational and government institutions. Please see our price lists for details.
Price: Free!
CNET Rating: 5/5
Source
AVG Internet Security/Virus Protection
All-in-one, easy to use protection – install and forget
New program versions and updates, for free, throughout the license duration
Quality proven by all major antivirus certifications (VB100%, ICSA, West Coast Labs Checkmark)
24/7 technical support provided at no extra cost
Improved virus detection based on better heuristics and NTFS data streams scanning
Unique automatic threat-removal anti-spyware engine
Automatic firewall profile switching for improved security and usability
Easy to use protection – install and forget
New program versions and updates, for free, throughout the license duration
Quality proven by all major antivirus certifications (VB100%, ICSA, West Coast Labs Checkmark)
24/7 technical support provided at no extra cost
Improved virus detection based on better heuristics and NTFS data streams scanning
Automatic firewall profile switching for improved security and usability
Price: $69.95USD for Internet Security, $49.95USD for Virus Protection (free versions available)
Rating: 5/5
Source
Norton All-In-One Kit
Antivirus
Antispyware
Email scanning
Antiphishing
Online identity protection
Web site authentication
Firewall protection
Automatic backup and restore
Automatic updates
PC performance tuneups
2GB secured online storage
Embedded support
Rootkit detection
Optional antispam and parental controls
Price: $79.99USD
Rating: 3/5
Source
*From experience with Norton, I found out it slows your computer down, and uses about 50% of your CPU when idling alone.
Panda Software
The new Panda Antivirus + Firewall 2007 is much more than an antivirus. This solution will turn your PC into a fortress against hacker attacks and keep you safe from all types of viruses, spyware and online fraud. And now, for each Panda Antivirus + Firewall 2007 product purchase, you will obtain protection for up to 3 PC’s!This solution is also available as multiple licenses with telephone tech support included.
Price: $62.95CAN (free versions also available)
Rating: 3/5
Source
Kapersky
Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 is a fully integrated security solution that combines reactive detection methods with the latest proactive technologies, protecting your PC from viruses, hacker attacks, spam and spyware. Seamless integration of all product components (including a personal firewall) eliminates system conflicts and provides fast performance.
Price: $69.95
Rating 5/5
Source
BitDefender Plus v10
The purpose of the Antivirus module is to ensure detection and removal of all viruses in the wild. BitDefender Antivirus uses robust scan engines certified by ICSA Labs, Virus Bulletin, Checkmark, CheckVir and TÜV.
Price: $59.95
Rating: 3.5/5
Source
PC-Cillin
Building on its solid antivirus capabilities, PC-cillin Internet Security Suite automatically checks for new virus updates every 3 hours and the spam prevention includes a whitelist, blacklist, and Bayesian filter - all at a price substantially lower than many other antivirus suites. If spyware is a problem, consider supplementing the spyware scanner in PC-cillin with either Windows Defender or CounterSpy.
TrendSecure ™ additional security software and online services
Antivirus Security
Spyware Protection
Personal Firewall
Fraud Defense
Wireless Network Monitoring
Home Network Control
Price: $49.95
Rating 4/5
Source
F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007
An average of eight to ten new viruses are found each day and the rate seems to grow. A typical modern virus spreads across the globe in less than 24 hours causing damages to computer users. Home users are not an exception to this. If you are connected to the Internet, it is very important to protect your PC against computer viruses.
With F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007, you can open e-mail attachments and use your PC without fear of virus infections or spyware intrusion. F-Secure has been designed to automate all key tasks required to keep your computer and data safe from viruses - it's so easy, all you have to do is install and forget about it.
Protects your computer against viruses, worms and rootkits
NEW: Includes real-time protection against spyware
E-mail scanning
Easy to install and use
The fastest protection against new virus outbreaks
Includes an intuitive product tutorial
Virus news
Price: €65,90 (is this Euros?)
Rating: 4/5
Source
NOD32 Standard Edition
NOD32 Standard Edition offers well balanced protection against threats attacking your personal computer. Viruses, worms, trojans and other harmful programs will be kept at a safe distance from your valuable data. Advanced methods of detection will even provide protection against attacks from the latest, as yet un-named, worms and viruses.
Protects against viruses, worms and trojans. NOD32 Antivirus System automatically destroys any dangerous software that tries to threaten your computer. Here at Eset we know well that threats are evolving and changing constantly - and our products respond accordingly.
ThreatSense Technology. The world's most advanced heuristic analysis can stop most of the latest, even unknown, viruses and worms. While the average user is waiting defenceless for a response from their antivirus company, this unique technology will protect you and so the risk of becoming a victim of the latest epidemic is reduced to a minimum.
Price: $39.99 1 yr subscription
Rating: 5/5
Source
Please post your requests of good virus software so I can add it to the list. Thanks!
The list begins:
McAffee Internet Security/VirusScan
- Offers 8 in 1 protection for your identity, PC, and online experience.
- Provides online security from Identity Thieves, Spammers, and Predators.
- Protects your PC from viruses, hackers and spyware.
- Backs Up and Restores your photos, music and important files.
- Protects your online experience so you can surf the Web, shop, bank, e-mail and instant message safely and securely.
- Keeps your PC healthy and secure.
- Backs Up photos, music, videos, and other important files automatically.
- Intercepts prohibited Web sites, unwanted activity and offensive pictures to keep your family safe.
- Simplifies security with the new and improved McAfee® SecurityCenter.
- Warns you about sites which send spam, install adware, or attempt online scams.
- Shields your PC around the clock: always on, always protecting, always updating.
- Offers 3 in 1 PC Protection from viruses, hackers and spyware so you can surf the Web safely.
- Prevents multi-pronged attacks by integrating anti-virus, firewall, and anti-spyware technologies.
- Simplifies security with the new and improved McAfee SecurityCenter.
- Shields your PC around the clock: always on, always updating, always protecting.
- Warns you about sites which send spam, install adware, or attempt online scams.
Price: $79.99CAN for the Internet Security, $49.99CAN for VirusScan
Rating: 4/5
Source
avast! Anti-Virus Software
avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users and non-commercial use. Both of these conditions should be met! Our company offers the Home Edition free of charge, since, in our
opinion, it is possible to avoid global virus spreading by efficient prevention; however, many users are not able to or do not want to pay for antivirus software. This page will show you the most important features of this program.
Institutions (even non-commercial ones) are not allowed to use avast! Home Edition. However, ALWIL Software provides the full line of avast! antivirus products at special discount prices for non-profit, charity, educational and government institutions. Please see our price lists for details.
Price: Free!
CNET Rating: 5/5
Source
AVG Internet Security/Virus Protection
All-in-one, easy to use protection – install and forget
New program versions and updates, for free, throughout the license duration
Quality proven by all major antivirus certifications (VB100%, ICSA, West Coast Labs Checkmark)
24/7 technical support provided at no extra cost
Improved virus detection based on better heuristics and NTFS data streams scanning
Unique automatic threat-removal anti-spyware engine
Automatic firewall profile switching for improved security and usability
Easy to use protection – install and forget
New program versions and updates, for free, throughout the license duration
Quality proven by all major antivirus certifications (VB100%, ICSA, West Coast Labs Checkmark)
24/7 technical support provided at no extra cost
Improved virus detection based on better heuristics and NTFS data streams scanning
Automatic firewall profile switching for improved security and usability
Price: $69.95USD for Internet Security, $49.95USD for Virus Protection (free versions available)
Rating: 5/5
Source
Norton All-In-One Kit
Antivirus
Antispyware
Email scanning
Antiphishing
Online identity protection
Web site authentication
Firewall protection
Automatic backup and restore
Automatic updates
PC performance tuneups
2GB secured online storage
Embedded support
Rootkit detection
Optional antispam and parental controls
Price: $79.99USD
Rating: 3/5
Source
*From experience with Norton, I found out it slows your computer down, and uses about 50% of your CPU when idling alone.
Panda Software
The new Panda Antivirus + Firewall 2007 is much more than an antivirus. This solution will turn your PC into a fortress against hacker attacks and keep you safe from all types of viruses, spyware and online fraud. And now, for each Panda Antivirus + Firewall 2007 product purchase, you will obtain protection for up to 3 PC’s!This solution is also available as multiple licenses with telephone tech support included.
Price: $62.95CAN (free versions also available)
Rating: 3/5
Source
Kapersky
Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 is a fully integrated security solution that combines reactive detection methods with the latest proactive technologies, protecting your PC from viruses, hacker attacks, spam and spyware. Seamless integration of all product components (including a personal firewall) eliminates system conflicts and provides fast performance.
Price: $69.95
Rating 5/5
Source
BitDefender Plus v10
The purpose of the Antivirus module is to ensure detection and removal of all viruses in the wild. BitDefender Antivirus uses robust scan engines certified by ICSA Labs, Virus Bulletin, Checkmark, CheckVir and TÜV.
Price: $59.95
Rating: 3.5/5
Source
PC-Cillin
Building on its solid antivirus capabilities, PC-cillin Internet Security Suite automatically checks for new virus updates every 3 hours and the spam prevention includes a whitelist, blacklist, and Bayesian filter - all at a price substantially lower than many other antivirus suites. If spyware is a problem, consider supplementing the spyware scanner in PC-cillin with either Windows Defender or CounterSpy.
TrendSecure ™ additional security software and online services
Antivirus Security
Spyware Protection
Personal Firewall
Fraud Defense
Wireless Network Monitoring
Home Network Control
Price: $49.95
Rating 4/5
Source
F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007
An average of eight to ten new viruses are found each day and the rate seems to grow. A typical modern virus spreads across the globe in less than 24 hours causing damages to computer users. Home users are not an exception to this. If you are connected to the Internet, it is very important to protect your PC against computer viruses.
With F-Secure Anti-Virus 2007, you can open e-mail attachments and use your PC without fear of virus infections or spyware intrusion. F-Secure has been designed to automate all key tasks required to keep your computer and data safe from viruses - it's so easy, all you have to do is install and forget about it.
Protects your computer against viruses, worms and rootkits
NEW: Includes real-time protection against spyware
E-mail scanning
Easy to install and use
The fastest protection against new virus outbreaks
Includes an intuitive product tutorial
Virus news
Price: €65,90 (is this Euros?)
Rating: 4/5
Source
NOD32 Standard Edition
NOD32 Standard Edition offers well balanced protection against threats attacking your personal computer. Viruses, worms, trojans and other harmful programs will be kept at a safe distance from your valuable data. Advanced methods of detection will even provide protection against attacks from the latest, as yet un-named, worms and viruses.
Protects against viruses, worms and trojans. NOD32 Antivirus System automatically destroys any dangerous software that tries to threaten your computer. Here at Eset we know well that threats are evolving and changing constantly - and our products respond accordingly.
ThreatSense Technology. The world's most advanced heuristic analysis can stop most of the latest, even unknown, viruses and worms. While the average user is waiting defenceless for a response from their antivirus company, this unique technology will protect you and so the risk of becoming a victim of the latest epidemic is reduced to a minimum.
Price: $39.99 1 yr subscription
Rating: 5/5
Source
Please post your requests of good virus software so I can add it to the list. Thanks!
Last edited by Ryan (2007-12-30 13:14:24)
