Shop for antivirus and filtering

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 59 reviews

The Bottom Line: Norton AntiVirus 2009 hits all the right security notes, and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though for some, technical support may continue to frustrate. Read review

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2, 300 MHz, CD-ROM, 300 MHz, Windows

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 59 reviews

The Bottom Line: You can't beat the price. For a good, basic Internet Security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009. Read review

Specs: 3 PCs, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2, 350 MHz, 800 MHz, XGA monitor, 350 MHz, 800 MHz, Windows, Internet Explorer 7, Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later, Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 or later

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Norton AntiVirus 2010 builds on the immense progress made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out. Read review

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 300 MHz or higher, CD-ROM, DVD drive, 300 MHz or higher

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 offers pricey antivirus protection. The 2009 version scored well on independent antivirus detection and removal tests, but be prepared to pay a premium for what you're getting. Read review

Specs: 3 users, Complete package, 10

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 49 reviews

The Bottom Line: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 provides adequate protection, but the program itself could use some work in telling the user what's going on. Read review

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 800 MHz Intel Pentium (Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista), 800 MHz Intel Pentium (Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 72 reviews

The Bottom Line: A near-perfect all-in-one solution for brand new PCs, Norton 360 v2 may be hard to install and run on legacy machines. However, don't count on Symantec's time-consuming and expensive technical support for help. Read review

Specs: 3 PC in one household, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Vista / XP, 300 MHz, 2.0, CD-ROM, 300 MHz, Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Going by older detection and removal numbers, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware offers competent if basic security protection. However, so do many free competitors. This year, we recommend giving Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010 a pass. Read review

Specs: Complete package, Intel Pentium, Intel Pentium

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 73 reviews

The Bottom Line: Norton AntiVirus 2008 didn't wow us this year. While the protection is solid, the user experience could be much, much better, and the product itself could be more streamlined. Also we can do without the addition of paid services in the technical support section. Read review

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2, 300 MHz or higher, 300 MHz, CD-ROM, 300 MHz or higher, 300 MHz, Windows

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 300 MHz or higher, CD-ROM, DVD drive, 300 MHz or higher

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 61 reviews

The Bottom Line: ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 is a great firewall for security rookies, but you'll still need a separate antivirus program. Read review

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 10 MB, Pentium II 300 MHz, 128 MB, 4, CD-ROM, Pentium II, 300 MHz, Windows

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Manufacturer description: Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 combines Symantec AntiVirus with advanced threat prevention to deliver unmatched defense against malware for laptops, desktops and servers. It seamlessly integrates essential security technologies in ... Read more

Specs: 25 users, Complete package, 11, CD-ROM, Windows

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: McAfee VirusScan Plus takes the worry and hassle out of essential PC protection for everyone - experts to novices, shielding PCs from viruses, spyware, and includes a firewall to protect ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Windows

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Manufacturer description: McAfee VirusScan Plus takes the worry and hassle out of essential PC protection for everyone - experts to novices, shielding PCs from viruses, spyware, and includes a firewall to protect ... Read more

Specs: 3 users, Complete package, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 combines Symantec AntiVirus with advanced threat prevention to deliver unmatched defense against malware for laptops, desktops and servers. It seamlessly integrates essential security technologies in ... Read more

Specs: Media, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or later, 400 MHz, 11, 400 MHz, Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

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Manufacturer description: Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition provides scalable, cross-platform virus protection for workstations and network servers throughout the enterprise. Enhanced security features plus centralized policy management enable administrators to manage client and ... Read more

Specs: Media, 10.2, NetWare, Windows

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Manufacturer description: AVG Internet Security package contains anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, LinkScanner & firewall. It's a comprehensive protection for Windows against all online threats from the world's most trusted security company. Use ... Read more

Specs: 1 computer, Subscription package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions), Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, 1.2 GHz, 8.0, 1.2 GHz, Windows

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Manufacturer description: The Panda Antivirus Pro 2009 is the easiest-to-use and most intuitive protection for your computer. Just install it and forget about viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers, online fraud and identity theft. ... Read more

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions), 300 MHz, CD-ROM, 300 MHz, Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: You know very well that your Mac contains important information and files. If you use it for your work, you are aware how much time and money it would cost ... Read more

Specs: 1 seat, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later, MacOS

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: Stay secure with two powerful system safeguards. SystemTech AntiSpyware detects and removes any threat to your PC, helps repair damage to your system components and protects you from future intrusions. ... Read more

Specs: 5 users, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, 233 MHz, CD-ROM, 233 MHz, Windows

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• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: PRODUCT FEATURES: PC security defends you against a broad range of online threats - protects your computer and makes your online experience more secure Enhanced performance - provides industry-leading protection ... Read more

Specs: 3 PC in one household, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Vista / XP, 300 MHz, 2.0, CD-ROM, 300 MHz, Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

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Manufacturer description: Symantec Multi-Tier Protection is designed to safeguard enterprise assets and lower risk by providing unmatched protection against malware for multiplatform enterprise networks, mail servers and mail gateways. Symantec Endpoint Protection ... Read more

Specs: Media, 11.0.2, CD-ROM, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition provides easy-to-use, enterprise-level protection that optimizes performance and system resources so small businesses can get up and running quickly. It is designed for small ... Read more

Specs: Media, 12.0, Windows

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• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: PRODUCT FEATURES: Detects, quarantines, and removes viruses and worms Prevents virus-infected messages from spreading Automatic updates keep protection current Protects smartphones that use Windows Mobile platform

Specs: Media, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition, 5.1, Pocket PC

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Manufacturer description: PRODUCT FEATURES: Automatically detects and removes viruses Scans and cleans downloaded files and email attachments Protects against attacks that target software vulnerabilities Includes Norton AntiVirus dashboard widget Delivers industry-leading protection ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.4.10 or later, 11, CD-ROM, MacOS

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Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.5.5, Apple MacOS X 10.4.11, Internet connection, MacOS