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- PC World’s July Anti-virus software roundup:
- Anti-virus software: Grisoft AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus Professional Edition7/16/2007
The least-expensive program we tested, AVG has average overall malware detection, the worst proactive protection, and a clunky interface. PC World.ca rating: 77, Good
Anti-virus software: Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2007
7/16/2007
Poor performance at detecting malicious software (overall and proactive) resulted in a bottom-of-the-barrel ranking. PCWorld.ca rating: 71, Good
Anti-virus software: Alwil Avast 4 Professional Edition
7/16/2007
This program offers decent overall malware detection, but poor proactive protection and an awkward design. It also lacks U.S. phone support. PC World.ca rating: 79, Good
Anti-virus software: Panda Antivirus 2007
7/12/2007
This well-priced option provides good proactive protection, average overall malware detection, and a poor disinfection rate. PCWorld.ca rating: 79, Good.
Anti-virus software: Eset NOD32
7/11/2007
NOD32 has the best proactive protection by far, but its overall malware detection is second-tier, and it has an overly technical interface. PCWorld.ca rating: 84, very good.
Anti-virus software: Norton AntiVirus 2007
7/10/2007
Symantec’s solid program wins top marks for antivirus detection and cleanup, but its renewal and support costs are high. PCWorld.ca rating: 84, Very Good
Anti-virus software: BitDefender Antivirus v10
7/10/2007
BitDefender has excellent malware detection and a good price, but it adds a noticeable (though not show-stopping) system slowdown. PCWorld.ca rating: 84, Very Good
Anti-virus software: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0
7/9/2007
This effective but expensive program has solid malware detection and the fastest outbreak-response time among currently tested competitors. PCWorld.ca rating: 85, Very Good
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