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Last Updated: 6/19/2009
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(based on 1 reviews)
Webroot Antivirus with AntiSpyware 6.0 is a well-developed a ntivirus software application. It offers users comprehensive virus protection and a wide range of features that are usually only found in the higher-priced Internet security suites. This includes the on-line file backup as well as compatibility with the latest computer operating systems. - Free On-line Backups
- Anywhere File Access
- Gaming and Movie Mode
In addition, the product is well supported. Customer support was very easy to access and we were happy to see phone support offered for no additional charge. When you add that to the fact that the product is backed by a money-back guarantee, it's not hard to see why so many people are turning to Webroot for their antivirus software needs. All in all, if you are looking for a great antivirus software that offers solid protection from the latest computer threats, and you appreciate added perks and features, then Webroot Antivirus with AntiSpyware 6.0 could be the program for you. We give them 5.5 Stars!
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Last Updated: 5/20/2009
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(based on 2 reviews)
CA Anti-Virus Plus CA Anti-Spyware 2009 gives computer users the ability to protect their computers from not only viruses but also from spyware and other related threats. Overall the this antivirus software program installed well, though it does seem to cause a little bit of lag. We did, however, feel that it is a good trade off for having some form of virus and spyware protection. This software seems more than capable of handling most threats to a user's computer. - Virus and Spyware Protection
- Automatic Updating
- Custom Scanning
Our experience with the customer service aspect of this program was, for the most part, a satisfying one. We appreciated the easy to use FAQ pages and the prompt responses that we received from our on-line tech chat and email queries. But, we did take exception to the fact that phone support does cost money. Other than that CA Anti-Virus Plus CA Anti-Spyware 2009 is a great program for a beginning user and although we feel that expert users will be disappointed with the lack of options and customization. It is hard not to think that most people would be happy with its ease of use. They earn 5.0 Stars!
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Last Updated: 6/12/2009
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(based on 6 reviews)
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 is a solid contender in the antivirus software market. Its ability to find and remove threats was definitely above par. It turned out to be one of the better products that we came across. - Web Page Safety Ratings
- Fast Scanning
- Firewall Protection
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 also shines in the area of providing extra perks to the user. This is evidenced by the file shredding utility as well as the personal firewall that comes with the program. Customer support, while not entirely comprehensive, does seem to be able to help with most any problems that may be encountered by the casual user. In this sense the service is fairly good, despite the inability to make phone contact right away. Overall we found the software to function well. It removed the threats that it encountered and it provides a few extra perks as well. This together with adequate customer service can make this program a good choice for many users. We give them 5.0 Stars!
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Last Updated: 3/18/2009
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(based on 3 reviews)
CA Anti-Virus 2009 is able to offer users a basic defense against virus threats. The installation was trouble free, though ultimately it did slow our computer down just a bit. Operation of the anti-virus program was simple and it appears that the software is able to effectively handle and remove a variety of threats from the user's computer. - Automatic Daily Updates
- Real Time Scanning
- Proactive Virus Protection
Additionally, the access to on-line help features did make it easier to troubleshoot and resolve problems although we really do feel that phone support should be available for free and not a paid option. Be that as it may, the phone service personnel were knowledgeable and had little trouble answering our questions. CA Anti-Virus 2009 is a good entry level virus protection program. We can only hope that future releases have more functionality and that customer service becomes a bit easier to access. we give them 4.5 Stars!
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Last Updated: 6/12/2009
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(based on 4 reviews)
Using ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4.0 was a better experience then we expected. Installation was clean and simple. The user interface was much better than previous versions and made the anti-virus software much easier to navigate for new users and advanced users alike. - Intelligent Virus Detection
- Faster Operation
- Improved Interface
ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4.0 performed admirably in the removal of many threats that were on our computer and seemed to be able to stop new ones from gaining a hold on our systems. All in all a good virus protection software. Our foray into the customer service portion of this product while full of information was somewhat scrambled. All the possible information that we needed seemed to be present but searching for what exactly we needed felt like a chore. This coupled with the lack of readily accessible phone support did leave something to be desired. Though again the information is there it is just a matter of finding what exactly you need. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4.0 is an excellent antivirus program that appears to be quite effective. Navigation is much more simplified and caters to both the new and advanced user. The only piece that is lacking is good phone support for problem troubleshooting. Although even this can be bypassed considering the amount of information that is available on the product site. Star Reviews gives them 4.5 Stars!
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Last Updated: 6/12/2009
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(based on 9 reviews)
Our experience with Kapersky AntiVirus 2009 in general was a good one. We found that the install while marginally rough was essentially trouble free. Operation of the program was simple and straightforward and the ability of this antivirus software program to catch and remove computer threats was better than most. It is like it has always been a strong basic virus protection program. - Hourly Updates
- Fast Scanning
- Free Technical Support
The customer service aspect of Kapersky is almost as good as it gets. The phone representative that we encountered was very nice and did provide us with answers in a quick manner. We also found that the FAQ pages did hold a lot of information though sorting through it can be a chore. The live chat portion while probably very effective for those who can use it during business hours did not make good impression on those of us who could not reach them due to the time that our problems occurred. For the most part Kapersky AntiVirus 2009 is a solid runner in the anti-virus market. While extra options are not something that are present, this software is more than able to handle nearly any threat that may be chanced upon by most users. The customer service is also fairly well managed but there still a few things that need to be worked out before we would be able to call it excellent. Kaspersky earns 4.5 Stars!
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Last Updated: 3/18/2009
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(based on 5 reviews)
Panda Antivirus Pro 2009 turn out to be one of the easiest and most user-friendly anti-virus programs that we tested. This software was easy to install and presented no problems. The user interface made every task easy to manage and the anti-virus software product did find and remove nearly all the threats that it encountered. In addition, the personal firewall performed as expected and, for us, made this product one of the better ones that we've tested so far. - Anti-Malware Protection
- Proactive Virus Detection
- Personal Firewall
The downside to Panda Antivirus Pro 2009 falls into the customer service department. While we were able to make use the FAQs and the email options, we did feel let down by the fact that phone service was not available. While this alone does not make the product bad it does make us think that a little bit more work is needed in this regard. With that said, they earn 4.5 Stars!
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Last Updated: 6/12/2009
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(based on 7 reviews)
Trend Micro's Antivirus plus Anti-spyware now gives its customers the tools it needs to battle malicious spyware, amongst things like trojans, hackers, worms, and adware.
The antivirus software component is an easy to use product but after that, the rest of their software can be somewhat confusing for a computer user with less knowledge. At $39.95 Trend Micro's easy to use antivirus software and features are well worth the money; however for the complete bundle if you are willing to work through the startup issues and get a grasp of the system then we feel confident in saying you will be pleased with this product. If this was just an anti-virus software product alone it would receive a much higher rating, but due to the unnecessary time it took to deal with the rest of the software, we feel there are better products out there.
Trends Antivirus is a good product but at $39.99 and no free technical support it receives a 4.0 Star Rating.
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