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Antivirus (215 programs)

  1. PROS: Includes BitDefender anti-virus protection. Well designed Windows 8 style interface. Basic, Moderate and Advanced scanning. Allows you to pause scans. Full Windows® 10 compatibility.
    CONS: Some features only available in other versions. Initial scan can be slow.
  2. PROS: Easy to use. Real-time constant protection. Very frequent updates. Optional paid online backup service.
    CONS: Doesn't let you choose which folders to scan. No support for scheduled scans.
  3. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Free. Easy to use. Removes a specific set of trojans.
    CONS: No advanced options.
  4. PROS: Fast scans. High rate of malware detection. Very configurable parental controls. Low resource consumption. Cloud protection.
    CONS: Design outdated. Doesn't have its own firewall.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: No installation required. No configuration necessary. Generates a log file.
    CONS: Requires admin rights to run it.
  6. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Professional looking interface. Auto-Protect Feature very vigilant.
    CONS: Definitions not updated very regularly.
  7. PROS: Nicely designed interface. Very well documented. Includes a complete set of security tools.
    CONS: First scan takes a long time. Doesn't include parental controls. Spam filters only work with Outlook and Outlook Express.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: The system can be designed around the needs of the end user. A free and basic anti-virus package is available.
    CONS: There is no support for Internet Explorer. Smart Shopper does not currently work with iOS systems.
  9. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Virus and malware protection for computers and small business servers at a reasonable rate. A single pane of glass for all reporting and management for all computers with the Avast agent installed.
    CONS: Advanced features like anti-spam and and anti-virus for email servers not included in this tier of Avast.
  10. PROS: Easy to use. Clear scan reports.
    CONS: Excessive use of sytem resources. Too few options. Installation is over complicated.
  11. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Two interface styles. Fast, configurable scans. Scheduled updates. Useful for USB devices.
    CONS: Updates can slow it down.
  12. PROS: Includes BitDefender anti-virus protection. Well designed Windows 8 style interface. Basic, Moderate and Advanced scanning. Allows you to pause scans. Total version includes all advanced features.
    CONS: Initial scan can be slow.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Portable - fits on a USB stick. Fast scanning. Scans memory also.
    CONS: Doesn't pick up everything it should do. Limited in advanced options.
  14. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Protects you from viruses and spyware. Automatic updates. Spam and phishing filters.
    CONS: Very slow when scanning and backing up.

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