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Recommended Antivirus Programs
The best antivirus program for you depends on how expert you are with computers, and what sort of PC you have. The ideal program for a computer expert with a fast, modern PC may not be suitable for a beginner with an old, low-powered computer. We have recommended a number of different programs here, so you can find the one that's right for you and your computer. If you are not sure about the performance of your computer, please see PC Power Check. To find out more about how we assess antivirus programs, see Rating AV Programs. Please look at the full report for a program before purchasing it, and don't buy online from a computer that you suspect may already be infected with a virus. Finally, remember that not even the best antivirus software can provide 100% protection against malicious programs, so do follow the advice on this website about safe surfing.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2010
Protection: Very good |
Beginners |
Low-performance PCs |
Speed: Very good |
Intermediate users |
Medium-performance PCs |
False alarms: Good |
Advanced users |
High-performance PCs |
Ease of use: Very good |
Phone support: Very good |
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Recommended for all users with medium/high-performance PCs |
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F-Secure Internet Security 2010
Protection: Very good |
Beginners |
Low-performance PCs |
Speed: Good |
Intermediate users |
Medium-performance PCs |
False alarms: Outstanding |
Advanced users |
High-performance PCs |
Ease of use: Very good |
Phone support: Good phone support, 24/7 |
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Recommended for all users with medium/high-performance PCs |
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Avira Antivir Premium v9
Protection: Outstanding |
Beginners |
Low-performance PCs |
Speed: Good |
Intermediate users |
Medium-performance PCs |
False alarms: Poor |
Advanced users |
High-performance PCs |
Ease of use: Fair |
Phone support: No phone, chat or email support |
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Recommended for expert users only, with medium/high-performance PCs |
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Eset NOD32 Antivirus v4
Protection: Very good |
Beginners |
Low-performance PCs |
Speed: Outstanding |
Intermediate users |
Medium-performance PCs |
False alarms: Good |
Advanced users |
High-performance PCs |
Ease of use: Good |
Phone support: Outstanding |
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Recommended for all users/PCs, and especially for low-performance PCs |
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G Data AntiVirus 2010
Protection: Outstanding |
Beginners |
Low-performance PCs |
Speed: Very good |
Intermediate users |
Medium-performance PCs |
False alarms: Variable |
Advanced users |
High-performance PCs |
Ease of use: Outstanding |
Phone support: N/A |
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Currently no UK distributor |
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Recommended for confident users with medium/high-performance PCs |
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For reviews of some other popular antivirus software, please see Other Programs
Last updated: 25th March 2010 15:16
