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Loading ...Securing your e-mail, browsing the web safely, safeguarding your instant messenger and file sharing protection are some of the reasons that make an antivirus an inseparable part of your computer. Here is a comparison amongst the features of the most downloaded antivirus programs present in the market.
It is mandatory to install a proper antivirus on your computer to protect it against Internet security threats like viruses, spywares and other hackers. McAfee, Norton, AVG, PC Tools and Trend Micro are some of the vendors that offer perfect security solutions for various home computer users as well as for enterprises.
Each vendor introduces newer versions of antivirus that can be easily downloaded, installed and run on your system. As the software market is flooded with numerous antivirus versions, it really becomes difficult for you to choose the one perfect for your PC. In this article, we have enlisted some of the common antivirus and have compared their features:
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McAfee
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Norton |
PC Tools |
AVG |
| On-access scanning | Perfect home, business and enterprise solutions | IntelliGuard protection against computer viruses and related malware threats | Full on-access scanning – which scans files as you access them, to make sure they are safe from infection |
| Scan files as they are accessed to determine if they are infected with malware | Compatible with various versions of Windows | Smart Updates to keep virus definitions and other feature enhancements up to date | Fully automatic updating – of the program and virus definitions
Virus Chest – a safe storage place for infected or suspected files, where they cannot harm your system |
| Proven antivirus technology | High system resource utilization | Customizable Scan Settings applicable to both PC Tools AntiVirus includes on-demand file scan and real-time protection features | On-demand scanning – for scheduled or ad-hoc scans of your system volumes |
| Using advanced heuristics and generic detection stops every type of virus and malicious code threat, even compressed files | A real-time scanner that automatically detects security risks by monitoring all files accessed on your computer or downloaded from the Internet. | Ability to quarantine and restore items that have been detected | Full scanner preference control allows the software to work in the way you want |
| Operating system friendly | Full System Scan | Logging of File Scans conducted by PC Tools AntiVirus | Integrates seamlessly with the WHS Console |
| One-click updating | Fast scan of the areas of your computer that are the most likely to be affected by security risks. | Enhanced architecture providing enhanced infection removal capabilities for limited user accounts | Allows easy management of all AVG installations running on your home network |
| Based on intrusion prevention technology
Provides you with the option to quarantine, remove, or ignore the security risk |
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