TOP TEN Antivirus Software for 2011
1. Shield Deluxe 2011 – Antivirus Protection
This antivirus is powered by BitDefender, and costs around $19.99.
Advanced features include:
- Low cost
- Total virus and spyware protection
- Free technical support
- Intelligent scanning
- Real time threat detection
- Hourly updates, Vista compatible
- Decides best security actions to take
- Stealth web browsing
- Excellent extended parental controls
- Uses minimal system resources
2. Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus 2011
It constantly protects your computer from viruses; it provides comprehensive protection from virus, intruders and other internet threats. Its reports are easily understandable, free phone and email chat support etc. Its advanced features are:
- Real-time updates
- Smart scanning
- Effective antivirus Protection
- Customizable security for your home PCs
- Prevents virus-infected emails
- Home Protection for up to 3 PCs
- Spyware and Adware Protection
- Automatic Virus Pattern Updates
- Enhanced Software History Cleaner
- Effective Antivirus Protection
- Excellent value
3. Norton Antivirus 2011
This one is great too; this gives us protection against viruses. It secures, stores and manages you computer system, it maps you network automatically, free chat and phone support is always available.
Its advanced features include:
- Recovery tool
- Web browser protection
- Advanced antivirus with anti-spyware
- Best proactive protection
- Rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes
- Rootkit detection, two way firewall
- Defends against Web-based attacks
- Automatic Virus Pattern Updates
4. Panda Antivirus pro 2011
It provides ultrafast scan engine and is 30% more efficient than the previous one, it also protects us from internet threats and viruses etc.
Its advanced features are:
- Automatically eliminates viruses
- Anti-Malware Engine
- On-demand scanning
- Smart auto-configuration
- Automatic Virus Pattern Updates
5. ZoneAlarm Anti-virus 2010
This one is a really improved one. And really easy to understand
Its advanced features are:
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Advanced antivirus, spyware removal protection
- On demand scanner interface
- Simple to install and run
- Advanced virus removal technology
6. ESET NOD32 Antivirus
It also detects and disable viruses, Trojans, worms, adware, spyware, phishing and rootkits from your system.
Its advanced features include:
- Precise detection of active rootkits
- Uses a combination of filtration methods
- Identifies known and unknown threats
- System restore
7. KASPERSKY Anti-virus 2011
This one is also great and takes the 8th position
Its advanced features are:
- Heuristic analyzer
- Self-protection from malware
- Free Trial
- Scans files and Internet traffic
- Updates automatically
8. Zone Alarm Antivirus
Its advanced features are:
- Advanced download protection to minimize the chances of virus infection through downloads from the internet or attached media.
- Unified scan engine that offers superior detection and removes harmful viruses, spyware, Trojans and more.
- Two-way Firewall to monitor all the incoming and outgoing activity on your computer system.
- OSFirewall to monitor changes within the system files on your computer, minimizing changes due to infection.
- Anti-phishing and site status engine to block harmful and fraudulent websites that steal information.
- Advanced auto-learn system that configures the antivirus software to work according to your behavior.
9. McAfee Antivirus Plus 2011
It is one of the oldest antivirus software, its advanced features are:
- McAfee Active Protection technology analyzes and blocks new and emerging threats in milliseconds.
- Completely re-engineered fast antivirus software that does not slow down your computer system.
- Remarkable growth in performance, the new 2011 version is 8 times faster than its older versions.
- Easier installation, configuration and better screens to give you all the information in just a glance.
- Refined alerts and shorter scans to protect your PC without any delay from harmful viruses and malicious codes on the internet.
- Better protection against phishing, infected and dangerous websites that may harm your computer.
10. CA Antivirus 2011
Computer Associates Antivirus 2011 comes with a spyware so that double security can be ensured. Its features include:
- CA keeps your PC safe from harmful viruses and spyware that can slow down your system or damage system files.
- CA antivirus actively monitors and stops spyware from tracking your activity and personal data.
- Stay on top of the security with the latest virus definitions and daily, automatic updates to fortify your defenses.
- Strong antivirus algorithms protect your computer in real-time from even the newest unknown virus and spyware.
- Excellent phone support, email support and support forums on CA website to find answers to your questions.