Authour’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars User’s rating :  Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it.

Published At October 19, 2009 Publisher PCSecurityShield License 1Year 3User Pricing $29.99

Shield Deluxe 2010 13.0.16 Overview

Shield Deluxe 2010 combines reactive antivirus and spyware detection methods with the latest proactive technologies to provide your computer with the most effective protection against malicious programs. The product is simple to install and set up, while offering advanced users a range of versatile settings for fine-tuning the program. Combined antivirus technologies.
Shield Deluxe is an application which helps users to protect their computers against spyware and malware. The product is simple to install and set up, while offering advanced users a range of versatile settings for fine-tuning the program. It relies upon integrated methods to scan for viruses; the reactive method (using signature databases) and proactive protection (behavior blocker and heuristic analysis).
Users of laptops benefit from an economy mode that conserves battery energy, while users of WiFi (wireless) Internet services can automatically update antivirus databases. The program has been optimized for use on laptops based on Intel Centrino mobile technology, and for use on computers with Intel processors that support Hyper-Threading technology.It Proactive protection affords control over the operation of macros based on Visual Basic for Applications in Microsoft Office documents and blocks dangerous macro-commands from being executed.

Main Feautres

• Antivirus Protection
• Scanning of Internet traffic
• Protection for file systems
• Simple interface
• Virus and malware protection
• Anti-phishing engine
• Instant Messaging Encryption

New Feaautres

• Proactive Protection
• Protection from viruses, spyware and adware
• Instant Messaging protection
• Internet Explorer safeguards
• Blocks access to phishing sites
• Protection from keyloggers
• Hourly updates

What We Found

Shield Deluxe 2010 13.0.16 is Windows 7 compatible. It is powered by BitDefender 2010 relies upon integrated methods to scan for viruses: the reactive method (using signature databases) and proactive protection (behavior blocker and heuristic analysis). The Shield Deluxe is installed and set up in a matter of minutes, while the context-sensitive help function helps users quickly understand the finer points of the program’s capabilities.
Moreover, the program regularly notifies users of its current protection status and gives recommendations for dealing with virus epidemics and potential threats. It monitors the activity of programs and processes that have been launched in the computer’s memory and, at the same time, warns users of any dangerous, suspicious or hidden processes (that is, rootkits), and of unauthorized changes in routine processes.It controls the status of the system registry and notifies users of any suspicious objects or attempts to create hidden keys in the registry.The size of updates downloaded to users’ PC has been reduced almost 10 times (now amounting to several tens of kilobytes) in The Shield Deluxe making our updates virtually instant.

Pros:

• Free technical support for The Shield Deluxe customers as well as all PCSecurityShield products
• Reduced update sizes

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Published At 16th Sept 2009 Publisher AVG Technologies USA License 2Year 1User Pricing $34.99

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AVG Antivirus 2010 Overview

AVG Antivirus 2010 features real time system protection against viruses and spyware, an email scanner , special plug-ins for Office and a browser toolbar that lets you browse the web safe and sound. Bear in mind though that this toolbar changes your default browser to Yahoo!, and also customizes your new tab page. Luckily you can revert both changes.
This is precisely one of the best things about AVG Antivirus 2010 . It works completely in the background, without the need of half the system resources and of course, without constantly bothering you with warning windows or update messages. User can just go on with the work and won’t even notice of having an antivirus application up and running. Being the free version of a complete program, AVG Antivirus 2010 shows the odd nagging notification encouraging you to buy AVG Professional which may annoy the more sensitive users.
It is fully armed to protect your computer from threats from a number of angles. The software includes antivirus and antispyware protection, as well as complete online protection from harmful sites and downloads.
It protects from hackers, phishing scams, adware and malware that comes through email or IM. It even scans outbound email to make sure you don’t accidentally pass a virus along to others. And of course the software protects from other forms of malware, including worms, Trojans, and rootkits.
 

Main Feature

• Integrated browser Surf-Shield (Allows Safe Surfing and searching of the web, social networking sites.) and LinkScanner
• Identity theft recovery unit
• Scaning of Emails and downloads
• Detection of “potentially unwanted programs”
• Uses an unique combination of heuristic analysis and generic detection methods to detect all known viruses
• Automatically attempts to heal/remove infected files and other threats such as trojans, worms, and java applets. Removed files are quarantined in the AVG Virus Vault

New Features

• Surf, and search with confidence, while LinkScanner keeps you safe from harmful sites
• Get online and offline protection from viruses, spyware, and other nasties
• Enjoy consistently high-speed PC performance with our new enhanced virus scanner
• Automatic updates keep your protection current
• Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7

What We Found

 
AVG Antivirus 2010 is one of the handiest antivirus systems we’ve seen so far. Being a smaller application, AVG may not feature such a wide range of tools or utilities as the other antivirus programs do. However, it makes up for it by offering a neat, effective protection which stays silently minimized in your system tray and only activates when needed.It is strongly recommended that you perform all updates from the this interface.
The program can distinguish between full and differential updates; while this page offers only full update files for download.In order to provide the highest level of antivirus protection for users of AVG Antivirus 2010 , GRISOFT continuously develops information about new viruses.It remains a perfect security solution for the average computer user, providing quite a powerful weapon against viruses.It is simple to install and setup.The whole package should be enough to ensure you’re not infected with any virus. Also, the program integrates seamlessly with Windows Explorer, thus allowing you to scan files from their context menus.AVG Anti-Virus’s database is automatically updated on a daily basis, so you’re always protected even from the most recently discovered threats. The program supports scheduled scans as well.
AVG provides a number of compelling protective measures and security features, and won’t slow you down. It is faster than last year, and features relatively fast scanning speeds with fairly consistent performance.However, for those looking for the fastest antivirus, you should know that it was one of the slower security solutions tested by AV Comparatives, showing only 6.8MB/sec scanning (compared to 17MB/sec from Norton and Avast).
 

Pros:

 
• Works silently in the background
• Ease of Installation
• Frequent automatic updates
• Includes antispyware tool, email protection and web browsing filter

Cons:

 
• Doesn’t include all the features of the Professional version
• Detection rates aren’t as impressive as some of the other antivirus software
• Nagging registration window

ZoneAlarm Anti-virus 2010 Overview

ZoneAlarm Antivirus 2010 combines Zone Labs’ robust firewall protection with antivirus features in an easy-to-use package. The award-winning firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats, while comprehensive virus protection stops viruses and worms, and protects against emerging viruses before they attack.
It is an essential antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall protection for your PC. The OS Firewall monitors changes within your computer to spot and stop new attacks that bypass traditional anti-virus protection. The Advanced Download Protection analyzes browser downloads in three unique ways before they can infect your PC and warns if they are malicious.
ZoneAlarm Antivirus includes browser security features such as Advanced Download Protection; Detects the latest zero-day threats in downloads that you initiate-before they reach your computer, and heuristic analysis and program check.

Main Features

• Operating System Firewall (OS Firewall)
• Unified Scan Engine
• Anti-phishing and Site Status
• Two-way Firewall
• Delivers proactive firewall protection
• Easy to set up and use
• Simple to install and run
• Wireless PC Protection
• Automatic Program Control
• Dangerous web Site Detection

New Features

• Advanced Download Protection
• Removes the latest and most insidious viruses
• Stops viruses before they infect your PC
• SmartDefense Service
• Fastest Updating Signature List
• Hard Drive Encryption for Laptops
• Identity Theft Protection
• Keylogger &amp
• Screengrabber Jamming

What We Found

Unified scan engine makes detection and removal of viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, worms, bots and more faster and easier – independently tested to provide superior protection.It detect and stops even the most recent viruses that others miss. It automatically checks programs you download through your web browser with a list of known dangerous downloads and intelligently analyzes the program itself.It provides an option to run the download in a virtual protected environment to more deeply analyze it for malicious behavior.It has Dangerous Web Site Detection, Blocks spyware distribution sites and fraudulent “phishing” websites which trick us into revealing personal data.

Pros:

• Easy for anyone to use and customize
• Automatic Operation
• User-Friendly Interface
• Free Upgrades – for 12 months from installation
• Free Online Customer Support
• 30-Day Money Back Guarantee

Avast Professional Edition Overview

Avast Professional Edition is a complete ICSA certified antivirus package for small office home office use – SOHO. Its a high-end technologies that work in perfect synergy, having one common goal: to protect your system and valuable data against computer viruses. It represents a best-in-class solution for any Windows-based workstation. This page demonstrates its most important features and provides links to further resources. It skillfully scans your PC and several programs for viruses. It is a complete ICSA; Checkmark Certified Antivirus, Checkmark certified Anti-Spyware and Anti-Rootkit software package for corporate and advanced home use. It includes an on demand scanner with two user interfaces. Small, true incremental, updates are downloaded and installed automatically.
 

Main Features

 
• It includes push updates which mean that Alwil will deploy high-priority changes to your program rather than you requesting them or waiting for the next automatic update, custom tasks (such as setting Avast to run whenever your screensaver kicks in), a scheduler,a script blocker (a heuristic to analyze javascript and Active X) and a command-line scanner.
• It also includes on-demand virus updates, program and virus updates and Go To Background, which throttles back to low priority the resources used by Avast Antivirus so you can work in Excel or any other application without latency.
• It is a basic Antivirus Kernel, Automatic Updates and P2P and IM shields for blocking viruses transmitted other than via infected Web sites and e-mail.
• Virus Recovery Database (VRDB) is also been included which captures information about the current state of a given file and saves that information for as many as three versions back.
• If your system gets infected with a virus, Avast can roll back the infected file to a previous, uninfected version.

New Features

 
• There are new improvements in some unpackers.
• Fixes a possible deadlock condition when copying system files from some removable media.
• It has improved memory scan, especially under 64-bit operating systems.
• It fixed a possible problem with access rights when deleting infected files on reboot.
• Web Shield that fixes minor stability.
• Improved healing of some infected files.
• There are improvements in the URL blocker.
• There are various fixes and improvements in the scanning engine.
• Web Shield now scans pages compressed with the “deflate” algorithm.
• It Performs optimization of Standard Shield under Windows Vista.
• There are improvements in the automatic sample submission system.

Interface Guidance

 
It initiates a memory and start-up scan of your system. You will also encounter a rather garish but nonetheless helpful screen explaining the Simplified User Interface. In the professional edition there are two interfaces: The simplified interface is stylish and designed for the end-user who just wants the PC to be protected; this interface is the only interface available in the free home edition. The second interface is more advanced with virtually no creative design, it is available only in the professional edition. Ultimately, though, we think having the two interfaces is clunky and would prefer a better design in future releases.
 

What We Found

 
We found that when VRDB (Virus Recovery Database) was running that it zapped our system resources from time to time, so we turned it off. We also found that Avast runs one full-system startup scan, but in the awkward advanced interface, we could not find a place to set up a regularly scheduled scan. The only option we could find enables scans whenever the screen saver is running, but even this setting was difficult to locate.
 
Pros:

• Avast Professional Edition is good at detecting existing malware.
• Takes less system resources, very advanced user interface, willl install with no problem.
• System slowdown is minimal.
• Its good that users can choose between a simple or complex interface.
• If your system gets infected with a virus, Avast can roll back the infected file to a previous, uninfected version.

 
Cons:

 
• It does not include antispyware protection.
• No rootkits, spyware, and possibly phishing.

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Eset Nod32 Antivirus 4 Overview

Eset Nod32 Antivirus 4 has multiple layers of detection protecting from Internet threats before it is too late. It accurately identifies known and unknown threats.It proactively detects and disables more viruses, trojans, worms, adware, spyware, phishing, rootkits and other Internet threats than any program available.It includes advanced archive scanning, access control for removable media (previously available only to business), a new system inspector for rootkit detection without running a full scan and the ability to build custom-designed rescue CDs. Also gives excellent scanning speed.
With its highly effective heuristic, proactive engine, it is very likely that NOD32 recognizes malicious code before the signature is available. It uses fewer resources than any other packages.It offers several layers of protection including real time email scanning, antivirus protection, antispyware protection and rootkit scanner.The email scanner integrates easily and directly into MS Outlook or any other standard POP3 email client. It still supports such legacy operating systems as DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, etc. as well as Windows XP and Vista.
 

Main Features

• Excellent Proactive Protection
• Precise Detection
• Lightweight Design
• Fast Scanning Speeds

 

New Features

• Smarter Scanner
• Removable Media Security
• Clean and Safe Email
• Self Defense
• System Tools

 

Interface Guidance

 
Its interface is very clean and simple.It is very easy to use.Most people can simply “install and forget” this software. The left-hand column features Protection Status, Computer Scan, Update, Setup, Tools and Help. The right windowpane is reserved for the active feature in use.
 

What We Found

 
After the installation, the computer was immediately ready for use. It doesnt requires restarts after installation.We found that the features have an enable/disable toggle. The advanced user can simply click on “configure” in any of the features and find all of the advanced tweaks that anyone could ask for. We also found that it sets itself apart from the competition with its scanning speed and light footprint on your computer resources.
Its proactive approach to virus and other malware detection is among the best in the world, its virus detection is excellent, and now with an easy to use interface, this software ranks among the best available. There is an uninstall option. After a reboot we found almost no evidence of the product on the machine.
It consistently won top awards from testing labs and is recognized for having zero false positives. It requires less memory and CPU power, allowing the computer to run fast and have more room for games, web browsing, and emailing. It highly efficient program ensures fast file scanning and product updates, also runs quietly in the background.
 

Pros:

• Low system drain.
• Excels at preventing viruses.
• Improved user interface.
• No software conflicts.

Cons:

• It doesn’t have included firewall protection.
• It did not have a Parental Control option where parents can block and control what sites their children are able to access online.
• Relatively expensive

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Published At 23rd Aug 2009 Publisher Trend Micro License 1Year 1User Pricing $39.95

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 2010 Overview

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 2010 is an essential security one need to safeguard all there data and files. With automatic scans, updates, and outbreak alerts,user can rest easy knowing that it have systematic, ongoing protection against the latest malicious viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and spyware. It is Award-winning anti-virus enginewhich protects against viruses, spyware, worms and Trojan horse programs. It has Powerful anti-spyware technology that guards user’s information and privacy against spyware, rootkits and other malware. It scan when it’s convenient, either with a standard scheduled scan, or with a customized scan on-demand. It is fully compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista install trend.
 

Main Features

• Prevent unauthorized changes
• Enhanced software history cleaner
• Customizable security warnings
• Security activity report
• Quarantined file recovery rather than immediately deleting potential or uncleanable threats
• Trend, automatic updates and outbreak alerts

New Features

• Improved Web browser cookie management
• Anti-virus Security<
• Spyware Protection
• Real-time protection
• System Scans
• Real-time Monitoring
• Deleted File Recovery
• Automatic Updates and Outbreak Alerts
• Product Support

What We Found

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 2010 powered by the PC-cillin Internet security engine, proven technology that protects your computer from unforeseen intrusions.It is a stripped-down security option, offering only the most basic of protection, but except for the Smart Protection Network, which leverages anonymous data from customers to block malicious threats that are manifesting on users’ computers.There is strong customer service, of course, and the user account-style lockdown to prevent unauthorized changes to programs.
However, the program lacks consistent performance, and a lack of recent independent testing numbers on Trend Micro which has made it equally hard to determine how effective it is.Unless you’re a die-hard fan of Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 2010 Real-time Monitoring automatically checks scans attachments to with incoming and outgoing emails, alerting you only when a problem is found.Helps you recover any quarantined files, which you may have deleted accidentally. Provides ongoing protection against the newest virus outbreaks for the full AntiVirus subscription period.
Version 17.50 includes unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.Quickly installed and automatically updated, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 2010 will allow you to concentrate on the things you really want to do with your PC.

Pros:

 
• FREE phone, email and chat support, with your annual product subscription.
• Offers crucial protection against viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs and spyware.
• Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 2010 award-winning AntiVirus software is enhanced with powerful anti-spyware features.

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Published At 9th April 2009 Publisher McAfee License 1Year 1User Pricing $39.99

McAfee VirusScan Plus – Special Edition Overview

McAfee VirusScan Plus – Special Edition offers proactive PC security to prevent malicious attacks, so user can protect what can value as well as surf, search, and download files online with confidence. McAfee SiteAdvisors web safety ratings help to avoid unsafe websites. This service also provides security against multi-pronged attacks by combining anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall technologies.McAfee’s security service continuously delivers the latest software so the protection is never out-of-date.One can now easily add and manage security for multiple PCs in there home. Moreover, improved performance allows it to protect, without any interference.
McAfee VirusScan Plus – Special Edition is considered as a professional and useful tool that protects the PC from both known and unknown virus attacks.This comprehensive anti-virus software installs quickly, works fast, always stays on and updates automatically every hour. Plus, it takes traditional virus scanning methods and combines them with advanced technology to help detect and protect against malicious programs that can infect the PC and important files,even before they are infected.

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Main Features Of McAfee VirusScan Plus – Special Edition

 
• Fast Anti-Virus and Anti-spyware Protection
• New QuickScan
• Network Manager
• Web Site Safety Ratings
• Anti-phishing
• Shredder
• Computer maintenance

What We Found In McAfee VirusScan Plus – Special Edition

 
McAfee VirusScan Plus – Special Edition from AOL protects your PC from both known and unknown virus attacks, spyware, Trojan horses and malware. It Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware and rootkits. It lets you check for threats in the most commonly infected areas on the computer in less than 10 minutes and on modern machines within seconds.
Lets you easily fix security issues on your home network from one PC. Provides easy and automatic printer and file sharing across computers on your home network that you trust. It adds safety ratings to sites and search engine results based on comprehensive spam, adware, and online scam safety tests so you know exactly what website is safe to visit. It warns you before accessing dangerous scam websites that try to steal your personal information. It allows you to effectively remove any and all traces of confidential files from your computer. Provides automated tools to keeps your PC running at peak performance.

Pros:

 
• New QuickScan
• Anti-phishing
• Computer maintenance

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Published At 16th Sept 2009 Publisher AVG Technologies USA License 1Year 1User Pricing $34.95

AVG Professional Anti-Virus 9.0.663 Overview

AVG Professional Anti-Virus 9.0.663 is the well-known antivirus protection tool. With this user’ll be protected from all possible online threats and scams. The program includes not only the usual anti-virus and anti-spyware modules, but also some extra filters to protect there email, shield the web browsing and even prevent rootkits from taking over your system.
AVG Professional Anti-Virus 9.0.663 is faster, safer and easier to use. The combined anti-virus/anti-spyware scanner in AVG Anti-Virus 9.0 runs up to 50% faster than earlier versions. It is rock solid protection that doesn’t get in your way.It also delivers new anti-phishing detection techniques, which can quickly and accurately determine whether or not a web page is hosting a phishing attack.It includes automatic update functionality, the AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run, free virus database updates for the lifetime of the product; and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files.
AVG is famous worldwide for its free antivirus, but it also offers a more powerful, professional solution for computer security. It is a complete, powerful antivirus solution that protects user’s system in all aspects without hogging resources or nagging in any way.
 

Main Features

• Surfing and searching the web, social networking
• LinkScanner Active Surf-Shield
• LinkScanner Search-Shield
• Superior Phishing Protection
• Web Shield
• E-mail Scanner
• Anti-Virus
• Anti-Spyware
• Anti-Rootkit
• Game Mode
• Update Manager

New Features

• Enhanced virus scanner
• Superior Phishing Protection
• Dramatically reduced scan times
• Easier to use: improves end user experience

What We Found

AVG Professional Anti-Virus 9.0.663 is one of the easiest antivirus apps one can find. The main interface lets you check all components at a glance, and a double-click on each of them will display extended information about their current status. For the more technical users, there’s also a special Advanced Settings dialog window in the Tools menu with plenty of options to tweak. AVG Professional Anti-Virus 9.0.663 has a secret weapon that other anti-virus products don’t have. It has AVG LinkScanner. LinkScanner takes over where your anti-virus doesn’t go — into the depths of web pages you haven’t even visited yet. LinkScanner gives you a vital extra layer of protection you won’t find in other anti-virus software. And you can use it in combination with firewalls and anti-spam products from other companies with no loss of protection or PC performance.It’s faster, smarter security that won’t slow you down.Enjoy consistently high speed scanning performance with a NEW enhanced virus scanner. Surf, and search with confidence, with LinkScanner checking web pages at the only time that matters – right before you click that link.Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG Free is easy to use and will not slow your system down (low system resource requirements).Version 7.5 includes improved virus detection based on better heuristics and NTFS data stream scanning, smaller installation and update files, and an improved user interface. The newest version is also compatible with Windows Vista.It runs and installs faster, delivers new anti-phishing detection techniques and introduces the AVG LinkScanner to proactively screen the Web pages you haven’t even visited yet.

Pros:

 
• Easy to configure and use
• Protects system against viruses, email scams, rootkits and more
• Light on resources

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Published At 16th Sept 2009 Publisher AVG Technologies USA License 1Year 3User’s Pricing $64.99

AVG Anti-Virus Plus Firewall Overview

AVG Anti-Virus Plus Firewall is the ideal product to protect your single home PC or workstation from external threats such as viruses, the Internet, and other network users.All unauthorized network activity is blocked automatically, allowing user to get on with there work without worrying about external attacks.It is famous worldwide for its free antivirus. It is a complete, powerful antivirus solution that protects the system in all aspects without hogging resources or nagging in any way.

Main Features

 
• AVG Anti-Virus Plus Firewall protects fromviruses, worms and trojans
• Firewall protects from hackers
• 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

New Features

• Enhanced virus scanner
• Superior Phishing Protection
• Dramatically reduced scan times
• Easier to use: improves end user experience

What We Found

 
AVG Anti-Virus Plus Firewall is one of the easiest antivirus apps you can find. The main interface lets you check all components at a glance, and a double-click on each of them will display extended information about their current status. For the more technical users, there’s also a special Advanced Settings dialog window in the Tools menu with plenty of options to tweak.
AVG Anti-Virus works great in all aspects: it doesn’t hog system resources and is seamlessly embedded with Windows, enabling you to scan files and folders from the context menu. It is simple to install and operate. No IT expertise is required and it can run in the background, providing uninterrupted protection.

Pros:

• Easy to configure and use
• Protects system against viruses, email scams, rootkits and more
• Light on resources

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Published At 18th Aug 2009 Publisher Kaspersky Lab License 1Year 3User’s Pricing $39.95

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 Overview

Kaspersky Antivirus 2010 is a premier protection against viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms, or bots. Also includes comprehensive phishing and identity theft defense and superfast performance. Key features include: Kaspersky iSwift and iChecker Scanning. Automatically adjusts scanning as the activity increases for superfast performance. Efficiently scans only files that have changed since the last scan.Kaspersky Virtual Keyboard: On-screen keyboard makes entering data completely secure. Kaspersky Security Network: Every Kaspersky user benefits from the immediate global threat intelligence gathered by the them, which links millions of participating Kaspersky users from around the globe.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 offers four different scanning modes: Full scan, Quick scan, Start Objects scan and Vulnerability scan. Each one of them can be triggered manually or set to run according to a customizable schedule.It provides all types of anti-virus protection:anti-virus scanners, monitors, behavior blockers and integrity checkers.
 

Main Features

 
• Blocks spyware and adware
• Scans files in real time (on access) and on demand
• Scans email messages ,Internet traffic, Java and Visual Basic scripts, Operating system and installed applications for vulnerabilities
• Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
• Disables links to malware sites
• Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)
• Restores correct system settings after removing malicious software
• Tools for creating a rescue disk
• Identity Theft Protection
• Disables links to fake (phishing) websites
• Blocks all types of keyloggers
• Wizards for common tasks
• Visual reports with charts and diagrams

New Features

 
• Protects instant messengers (ICQ, MSN)
• Provides proactive protection from unknown threats
• Detects viruses based on the packers used to compress code
• Self-protection from being disabled or stopped
• Basic identity theft protection
• Urgent Detection System
• Next generation proactive protection
• Special Game Mode
• Automatic configuration
• Automatic or interactive mode
• Round-the-clock technical support
• Automatic database updates

What We Found

 
Like other similar apps, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 takes you through a lengthy installation process, including the eventual removal of any non-compatible security software. But, once launched, it will not only take care of your file system, but also your email, web browsing and even IM conversations. All these filters can be tweaked in the program’s comprehensive settings menu.The program also includes the so called Proactive Defense, a special module that protects your system in real time and can take care of any suspicious behavior right on the spot. Kaspersky is a strong security antivirus, but the extra features only available in Internet Security mean that buyers should definitely test the full trial before committing to it. Also has Kaspersky Toolbar for Internet browsers to warn you about infected or unsafe websites.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 does a better-than-average job of keeping your PC safe, but it lacks the robust feature set of its more-expensive sibling. Several new features have made it into this version along with expected upgrades to the anti-virus engine, but one of the best : the Safe Run program sandbox is sorely missed.

Pros:

 
• Comprehensive, customizable protection
• Easy-to-use user interface
• Four scanning modes
• Extra security tools

Cons:

 
• Takes a while to install
• Requires you to uninstall all other anti-virus programs