Written by: Mr. Green Acres
Whether you are connected to the net 24 hours or sporadically go online,
an AntiVirus capable of securing your computer is a must. When looking
to purchase an AntiVirus, you want to ensure it includes a combination
of virus protection, performance and usability. Below is an outline of
AntiVirus software currently available, which may be of interest.
Norton
AntiVirus 4.0
The package includes four informative videos, and installation and
setup were among the easiest of the tested products. NAV's drive-oriented
interface provides a rich set of scanning options, presented in a clear,
well-organized manner. Norton AntiVirus from Symantec is the #1 anti-virus
software in the world. Enjoy the security of automatic protection against
viruses, malicious ActiveX controls and Java applets, and other dangerous
code. Norton AntiVirus
2000 for Windows 95/98/2000/NT protects you while you're surfing
the Internet or getting information from floppy disks, CDs, or a network.
It also automatically scans incoming attachments in the most popular email
programs.
http://www.symantec.com
Kaspersky
Anti-Virus (AVP)
Complete prevention, detection, and elimination of thousands of computer
viruses and trojan horse programs. Virus scans recursively within ZIP,
ARJ, RAR, LHA, LZH, ZIP2EXE, RARSFX, ARJSFX, and LHASFX archives, and additionally,
PKLITE, EXEPACK, DIET, LZEXE, COMPACK, and COM2COM runtime compression.
Also, virus scans within FX-LOCK, CPAV, and FILESHIELD immunized programs.
Decrypts and searches within
CRYPTCOM, CRYPTCOM-B, DROPPER-A, DROPPER-B, DROPPER-C, DROPPER-D, ENCRCOM/EXE
and PROTECT 4.0 encrypted programs. Detects and removes MACRO VIRUSES.
Heuristic virus scanning engine detects 801f new "unknown" viruses.
http://www.avp.com
Pccillin
Scanning for viruses on your computer has never been so simple.
PC-cillin's Scan Wizard walks you through, step-by-step, simple process
of detecting and eradicating virus from your computer. Now you can setup
custom scanning tasks that can later be recalled with a click of a button
to scan items on your computer. The Most Useful Tasks have been included
with the manager, so you are prepared for all scanning needs.
http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin/
Mcafee
The threat of virus infection is now greater than ever! The need to
protect your PC has become vital as there are now more than 50,000 computer
viruses, and there are 250 new ones each month. Protect yourself with the
McAfee VirusScan. It ensures that your PC is safe and functioning.
http://software.mcafee.com/centers/download/
Norman Data Defence
Norman is a worldwide leader in the data security industry. Our products
provide unique solutions for virus control, access control, encryption,
network security, risk analysis/information assurance, data recovery and
certified data erasure.
http://www.norman.com/trialversions.shtml
Command
AntiVirus
The Command AntiVirus with F-PROT Professional® product line includes
everything you need to protect your information against viruses without
confusion or a big learning curve. You can select the appropriate methods
to use in your organization or use them all for maximum security.
http://www.commandcom.com/index_nav.html
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