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Antivirus (215 programs)

  1. PROS: Save to CD or USB, or create ISO image. Simple interface. Antivirus database can be updated.
    CONS: Can take a while to download.
  2. PROS: BitDefender Antivirus Plus offers multi-layer scanning capabilities. This is arguably one of the top anti-virus programs in existence.
    CONS: There is no free version of this software package. The shortest contractual plan is for one year (there are no current monthly options).
  3. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Doesn't clog up your system. Lots of settings. 3 month trial.
    CONS: Not as trusted as the competition yet.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Very light on RAM and CPU. Very easy to use.
    CONS: Doesn't detect anything that other scanners can't. Interface GUI is very basic.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Manages several files in a queue. Embedded with Windows Explorer. Quick results thanks to stored scans. Scans all currently active processes in one click.
    CONS: File size limited to 20 MB. It detects viruses but doesn't disinfect files.
  6. PROS: Easy to use. No installation required. Quick, complete system scans.
    CONS: No real time protection. Shouldn't be used as your only security app.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Includes repair tools. Offers many customization options.
    CONS: Scans very slowly.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Real-time protection. Demand analysis. Filter out malicious pages. Takes up very little memory. Firewall included.
    CONS: Very few extra features and options.
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Performs thorough scans. Prints out reports.
    CONS: Doesn't provide realtime protection.
  11. 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.
  12. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Access all devices from one console. Sync password to different devices. Schedule protection scans. Responsive customer support.
    CONS: Limited malware analysis tools. Not ideal to access using mobile devices.
  13. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Light on resources. Email filter. Scheduled scans. Virtualization system.
    CONS: A bit too basic.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Simple to set up. Fully-featured. Has its own antivirus lab.
    CONS: Somewhat CPU- and memory-hungry.
  16. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: User-friendly interface. Light on system resources. Has four different scanning methods. The free trial offers unlimited time for the basic features.
    CONS: No built-in firewall. Lacks advanced features compared to other antivirus software.
  17. PROS: Very thorough at scanning. Scans network drives.
    CONS: Can be slow and cumbersome.
  18. License
    Subscription Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy installation. No configuration needed. Uses AI technology in detecting threats. Runs in the background.
    CONS: Only 95% in virus detection. Lacks protection against malicious URLs. Lacks additional protection layers that other apps have.

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