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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus ================================== ---------------------Windows 7 Performance ---------------------Protection Score 100% Repair Score 83% Usability Score 92% ---------------------Windows XP Performance ---------------------Protection Score 100% Repair Score 92% Usability Score 92% -------------Specifications -------------Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2012 No pop-ups. No configuring. No interruptions. That s the kind of silent security y ou ll find in BitDefender Antivirus Plus 2012. It protects against viruses, spywar e, and identity theft attempts with zero interaction required on your part. Plus , it safeguards your Twitter and Facebook presence from links to malicious pages and from threats to your privacy. Additional features include: Search Advisor, which gives you advance warning of risky websites, right in your Google and Bing search results; Chat Encryption, to keep your private chats private; automatic hourly security updates; home network management capabilities; FREE 24/7 technic al support; and more! HASSLE-FREE PROTECTION! New! Autopilot Provides a hassle-free experience by making optimal security-related decisions w ithout input from you. This means no pop-ups, no alerts, nothing to configure! New! Flexible Interface Drag-and-drop modules give you quick access to the actions you perform most ofte n directly from the main window. New! Vulnerability Scanner Checks for missing or outdated security software, missing Windows security patch es, as well as potentially unsafe system settings. SHUTS OUT INTRUDERS! Antivirus Protects against viruses and other malware using industry leading technology. Uses multi-layered proactive protection against new and unknown threats. Scans all Web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic in real-time. Blocks concealed programs that track your online activities. Antiphishing Blocks websites that attempt to steal your credit card data. Prevents online fraud and ID theft. Antispyware Blocks concealed programs that track your online activities. Quick Scan Uncovers malicious activity using in-the-cloud technology.

LETS YOU SURF SAFELY! Search Advisor Gives advance warning of risky websites right in your Google and Bing search res ults. Home Network Management Manage the security of your entire network from a single location. Automatically detects other computers that have BitDefender installed and adds t hem to the administrator network. LOCKS DOWN YOUR PRIVACY! New! Social Networking Protection Filters/blocks social-networking specific e-threats by scanning the links you re ceive from your Facebook and Twitter friends, and monitors your privacy settings Chat Encryption Keeps your conversations private on Yahoo! MSN Messenger DEFENDS YOUR IDENTITY! New! Personal Data Filter Prevents critical data, such as anything even resembling a social security numbe r, from ever leaving your PC. New! 24/7 Credit Monitoring Free credit monitoring service monitors your credit reports 24/7 and provides re al-time alerts if any changes are detected MAINTAINS PC PERFORMANCE! New! Scan Dispatcher Finds and uses time-slices when system resource usage falls below a certain thre shold to perform recurring scans of your entire system. Does not interfere with user-initiated actions and does impact system responsive ness. System Requirements Minimum system requirements: Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 , Vista (SP2), Microsoft Windows 7 (S P1) CPU: 800MHz processor Memory (RAM): 1 GB Available free hard disk space: 1.8 GB free space (at least 800 MB on the system drive) Recommended system requirements: Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 , Vista (SP2), Microsoft Windows 7 (S P1) CPU: Intel CORE Duo (1.66 GHz) or equivalent processor Memory (RAM): 1 GB (Microsoft Windows XP) 1.5 GB (Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7) Available free hard disk space: 2.8 GB free space (at least 800 MB on system dri ve) Software compatibility: Internet Explorer 7 and higher Yahoo Messenger 8.1 and higher Firefox 3.6 and higher Thunderbird 3.0.4

Outlook 2007, 2010 Outlook Express and Windows Mail on x86 .Net framework 3

================================== #2. Kaspersky Anti-Virus ================================== Windows 7 Performance ---------------------Protection Score 100% Repair Score 75% Usability Score 83% ---------------------Windows XP Performance ---------------------Protection Score 92% Repair Score 92% Usability Score 83% -------------Specifications -------------Features: Core Protection Real-Time Protection against viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, rootkits, bot nets and more. Small Hourly Signature Updates Advanced Protection System Watcher proactively detects dangerous activity on your PC Vulnerability Detection seeks out compromised programs and recommends patche s Identity Protection Anti-Phishing protects your digital identity Virtual Keyboard provides secure entry of online banking and shopping inform ation Performance iChecker/iSwift provide intelligent scanning for maximum performance Gamer Mode for an uninterrupted gaming experience Additional Features Free Technical Support (Phone, Live Chat, E-mail, Knowledge Base) Works great with Netbooks Rescue CD restores your system if maliciously attacked System Requirements: General Requirements: About 480 MB free space on the hard drive (depending on anti-virus database

size) Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0 Internet connection for product activation CD/DVD drive for installation of the program from the CD Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or higher) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or higher) Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or higher) Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64 Bit) Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 Bit) Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 Bit) Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64 Bit) Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 Bit) Windows 7 Starter (32/64 Bit) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (32/64 Bit) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32/64 Bit) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32/64 Bit) Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64 Bit) Hardware: Processor 800 MHz or higher 512 MB available RAM Processor 1 GHz 32-bit /64-bit or higher 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) Hardware for Netbooks: CPU: Intel Atom 1.33Mhz (Z520) RAM: (1 GB) 1024MB (DDR2-533Mhz) Hard Disk: 160GB (5400rpm) Video Card: Intel GMA950 + 64 MB Screen: 10.1 OS: MS WinXP Home Edition

================================== #3. Panda Antivirus Pro ================================== ---------------------Windows 7 Performance ---------------------Protection Score 83% Repair Score 92% Usability Score 83% ---------------------Windows XP Performance ---------------------Protection Score 92% Repair Score 83% Usability Score 83% --------------

Specifications -------------Features: Panda Antivirus Pro delivers basic, essential protection that lets you chat, sha re photos and videos, bank and buy online, stream multimedia, play games or just surf the Web, without worrying about viruses and other malware. Our unique clou d-based Collective Intelligence ensures your computer is safe from even the late st threats automatically and in real time. Secure from malware Antivirus Pro protects your files, music, photos, and more against viruses, worm s, Trojans, spyware, keyloggers, bots, and other malware attempting to access yo ur PC. Our award-winning Anti-Rootkit detects sophisticated threats that bury th emselves deep inside your PC. And Panda USB Vaccine ensures your USB drives can t spread infections between computers. Secure from identity theft When you re shopping or banking online, you can be confident your personal informa tion and transactions are secured by an army of digital security guards. Antivir us Pro detects banking Trojans, used by cybercriminals to steal banking credenti als. The powerful anti-phishing filter and secure browser protect you against sc ammers out to fool you into handing over usernames and passwords. Secure communication Antivirus Pro prevents infections entering your PC through chats and file exchan ges over MSN Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and AOL Instant Messenger. Malware-infected emails and phishing attacks can t get past our defens es either. The new Home Network Manager makes sure every computer on your wired or wireless network is up to date and protected before connecting. Secure against hackers Whenever you re online, you re vulnerable to hackers. Panda Antivirus Pro s integral f irewall and powerful intrusion detection technologies shield your PC from hacker s on the web, blocking known and unknown attacks and vulnerability exploits. And the new multimedia/gaming mode ensures interruption-free security when your PC is your entertainment center. System Requirements: Windows XP or later 512MB RAM 275MB free hard disk space Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or later, or Google Chro me

================================== #4. F-Secure Anti-Virus ================================== ---------------------Windows 7 Performance ---------------------Protection Score 92% Repair Score 83% Usability Score 83% ---------------------Windows XP Performance ---------------------Protection Score 92%

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Anti-Virus protects your privacy online! Fast and easy so you get more out of your computer while staying protected. Easy to install and use Real-time blocking of viruses, spyware and other malware Instant protection against new threats (DeepGuard in-the-cloud protection) System Requirements Supported Platforms Windows 7 (all editions) Windows Vista (64-bit, 32-bit) Windows XP Home, Windows XP Pro, Windows XP Media Center Microsoft Windows 7* or Windows Vista* Processor: Capable of running Windows 7 or Windows Vista Memory requirements: 512 MB (1 GB recommended) Disk Space: Maximum 600 MB during installation Browser: Minimum Internet Explorer 6.0 CD-ROM & High speed internet connection * The system must fulfill Windows 7 / Windows Vista minimum requirements as spec ified by Microsoft Microsoft Windows XP Windows XP Home, Professional and Media Center editions Processor: Intel Pentium III 600 MHz or higher Memory requirements: 256 MB (512 MB recommended) Disk Space: Maximum 600 MB during installation Browser: Minimum Internet Explorer 6.0 CD-ROM & High speed internet connection

================================== #5. AVG Anti-Virus ================================== ---------------------Windows 7 Performance ---------------------Protection Score 83% Repair Score 58% Usability Score 92% ---------------------Windows XP Performance ---------------------Protection Score 92% Repair Score 75% Usability Score 50% -------------Specifications

-------------Features Surf and search with confidence Keep tough threats out Stay protected on social networks Download, share files and chat safely Support and assistance Play games and watch movies without interruption Scan smarter and faster System Requirements Minimum System Requirements Processor: Intel Pentium 1.5GHz or faster Memory: 512 MB of RAM Hard disk free space (for installation): 750 MB Recommended System Requirements Processor: Intel Pentium 1.8 GHz or faster Memory: 512 MB RAM Hard disk free space (for installation): 1200 MB Operating systems AVG Anti-Virus 2011 is compatible with: MS MS MS MS MS MS Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows XP XP Pro x64 Edition Vista Vista x64 Edition 7 7 x64 Edition

Web Browser AVG's LinkScanner technology is compatible with: Microsoft Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox

================================== #6. Avast! Pro Antivirus ================================== ---------------------Windows 7 Performance ---------------------Protection Score 83% Repair Score 42% Usability Score 83% ---------------------Windows XP Performance ---------------------Protection Score 83% Repair Score 67% Usability Score 75%

-------------Specifications -------------Core Technologies Antivirus and anti-spyware engine Innovative scanning engine protects against viruses, spyware, and other maliciou s agents. Real-time anti-rootkit protection Prevents stealth malware ( rootkits ) that, when loaded by the computer s OS, are invi sible to ordinary scanners. avast! WebRep Provides website reliability and reputation ratings according to community-provi ded feedback. avast! CommunityIQ Our technology uses a global network of sensors to provide us with data taken (a nonymously) from the actual web-browsing experiences of an opt-in group of avast ! users. This info is then used to protect all avast! users with the most up-todate information on viruses and infected websites. Because of avast! CommunityIQ , avast! has discovered 81,156 infected websites and protected 126,435,903 peopl e from visiting them in the last 30 days. Hi-Tech Features Boot-time scanner Scans your computer for infections before the OS can start to activate any virus es beneath it (now applies also to 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Vist a). avast! SafeZone Opens a new (clean) desktop so that other applications don t see what s happening pe rfect for banking or secure ordering/shopping and leaves no traces once it s close d. AutoSandbox Prompts users to run suspicious applications in the virtual Sandbox environment. avast! Sandbox Provides an extra layer of security for you to run your PC and its applications in a virtual environment where any attacks are thus targeted (instead of your re al PC). Intelligent Scanner Reduces the number of required file scans up to 80% through a white list of safe applications. Files identified as safe are not rescanned unless they change. Silent/Gaming Mode Automatically detects full-screen applications and disables pop-ups and other no tifications without compromising security. Green computing Leaves a minimal footprint due to its efficient and effective technology. avast! Real-time Shields a team of 24/7 guards File System Shield Real-time scanning of opened/executed files.

Mail Shield Scans all incoming/outgoing email for malware (a special plug-in is used for MS Outlook). Web Shield Scans all visited web pages, downloaded files, and java scripts. Thanks to the i ntelligent stream scanning feature, the Web Shield doesn't slow your web browsin g. P2P Shield/IM Shield Checks files downloaded via P2P programs and while using IM or chat programs.

Network Shield Protects against network-based viruses with two main components: a URL blocker f or malicious URLs, and a lightweight intrusion-detection system. Script Shield Detects malicious scripts hidden in web pages and prevents them from hijacking a nd potentially damaging your computer. Behavior Shield Stops zero-day threats and unknown malware before virus definitions have been obta ined. Others 64-bit support Supports the 64-bit architecture platforms of Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Heuristics engine Proactively finds malware undetectable with normal definitions and virus signatu res. Code emulator Uses dynamic translation (a method much faster than traditional emulation) for b oth generic unpacking and within the heuristics engine. Automatic processing Infected files are processed automatically, without requiring user instructions. Smart virus definition updates Incremental updating minimizes the size of regular update files. Fast application of updates New format for the virus definition file means faster updates and reduces demand on CPU/memory, for uninterrupted computing. Multi-threaded scanning optimization Allows the splitting of large files between cores, which accelerates the scannin g process on new multi-core CPUs and makes avast! run even faster. Wake-up/Scheduled scanning Schedule scanning at night or whenever you don t need to use your PC. Command-line scanner Runs a scan directly from the command line. System Requirements Operating Systems Supported Windows 7

Windows Vista (any Edition excl. Starter Edition) Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher Minimum Hardware Requirements Processor Pentium 3 128 MB RAM 100 MB of free hard disk space Please note that avast! Pro Antivirus runs only on PCs with Windows XP and newer . Older Windows operating systems (Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000) are not supported.

================================== #7. G Data AntiVirus ================================== ---------------------Windows 7 Performance ---------------------Protection Score 92% Repair Score 75% Usability Score 67% ---------------------Windows XP Performance ---------------------Protection Score 92% Repair Score 67% Usability Score 67% -------------Specifications -------------Simple. Secure. Resource saving. G Data best-in-test protection without any loss of computing power. Use of selfl earning fingerprinting and whitelisting mean increased scan speeds and reduced m emory requirements. Improved proactive detection of unknown viruses through use of optimised behaviour blocking and significant data reduction during installati on and update routines through use of revised cloud computing. G Data AntiVirus once again sets the highest security benchmarks in virus, spywa re and phishing protection. Maximum security from the record test winner: Constant optimum virus detection For many years the quickest response time to new viruses The latest methods for detecting unknown viruses (behaviour blocking, heuris tics, cloud security) Simple user guidance - ideal for beginners: With new one click user interfaces - everything at a glance Automatically carries out all protection functions undetected in the backgro und Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64bit)

Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64bit) Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or higher, 32/64bit) At least 512 MB RAM Internet connection needed (for virus- and software updates)

================================== #8. BullGuard Antivirus ================================== ---------------------Windows 7 Performance ---------------------Protection Score 75% Repair Score 50% Usability Score 75% ---------------------Windows XP Performance ---------------------Protection Score 83% Repair Score 58% Usability Score 75% -------------Specifications -------------BullGuard Antivirus BullGuard Antivirus is the perfect security solution if you prefer a hands-on ap proach and want a great add-on to help keep your computer protected. This state-of-the art Antivirus provides dual-engine protection, and includes Be havioural Detection for catch rates that detects 65% more viruses than standard, signature based detection, and does so a lot faster. What do you get? State-of-art Antivirus and Safe Browsing 1 year subscription Instant download version 24/7 support All wrapped up in the renowned user-friendly BullGuard interface which has all f unctionality just one click away from the start screen. Features: Antivirus - Give computer viruses like Trojans and worms no chance with catc h rates you won t see anywhere else. Safe Browsing - Flags any unsafe websites that come up in search results. Spamfilter - Keep your inbox clean from junk mail and phishing attempts. Support - Free 24/7 support when you need it. Minimum System Requirements: OS : Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP (SP2 minimum) RAM : 512 Mb RAM HDD : 200 Mb free

Internet Connection: Dial-up Internet Connection

================================== #9. Avira AntiVir ================================== ---------------------Windows 7 Performance ---------------------Protection Score 67% Repair Score 67% Usability Score 75% ---------------------Windows XP Performance ---------------------Protection Score 58% Repair Score 75% Usability Score 67% -------------Specifications -------------Features AntiVir stops all types of viruses AntiAd/Spyware eliminates ad/spyware AntiPhishing protectsyour data against phishing attacks AntiRootkit against hidden malware AntiDrive-by prevents against downloading viruses when surfing MailGuard scans email traffic (POP3/ SMTP/ IMAP) WebGuard protection against malicious websites RescueSystem create a bootable rescue CD QuickRemoval eliminate viruses at the push of a button NetbookSupport for laptops with low resolution AHeADTechnology detects even unknown viruses by profiles AntiVirProActiv detects unknown viruses by behavior (only for Microsoft Wind ows XP, Vista, Windows 7 32-Bit systems) NEW! GenericRepair automatic repair of your PC NEW! ExpressInstallation install Avira in just 5 clicks NEW! AviraSupport there for you in person when questions arise System Requirements Operating System Windows XP (32 or 64 Bit), SP2 Windows Vista (32 Bit or 64 Bit), SP1 Windows 7 (32 or 64 Bit) RAM At least 256 MB RAM (Windows 2000/XP) At least 1024 MB RAM (Windows Vista, Windows 7) HDD At least 150 MB (additional temporary and quarantine space needed)

================================== #10. ESET NOD32 Antivirus ================================== ---------------------Windows 7 Performance ---------------------Protection Score 58% Repair Score 42% Usability Score 83% ---------------------Windows XP Performance ---------------------Protection Score 67% Repair Score 58% Usability Score 92% -------------Specifications -------------Key Benefits Keeps you safe from viruses, spyware, trojans, password stealers and other m alware threats Stops most new threats proactively, well before other vendors have issued a signature, maximizing your defense against new and unknown threats Scans and cleans Internet traffic and email, even when it's SSL-encrypted, s o your email is always safe Stops threats from entering through removable devices so you can share files with confidence Integrated SysInspector and SysRescue simplify system diagnosis and recovery Self defense prevents malware from degrading your level of protection Tiny signature updates happen discretely as needed and won't bog down your s ystem Free technical support via the Web, email or phone System Requirements Processors supported: Intel or AMD x86-x64 Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit editions), Microsoft Wind ows Vista (32- and 64-bit editions), Microsoft Windows XP (32- and 64-bit editio ns), Microsoft Windows 2000 Memory: 44 MB Disk Space (download): 28 MB Disk Space (installation): 35 MB