Shop for antivirus and filtering

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 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

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 61 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 61 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 50 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 73 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: 6.8 (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: 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: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

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

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 75 reviews

Manufacturer description: Anyone with access to your PC (either in person, or over the Internet) can install spyware programs on your system without your knowledge. Spyware programs are easy to install and ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 15 MB, 150 MHz, 32 MB, CD-ROM, 150 MHz, Windows

• 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: 2.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Windows

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 1 user, Complete package

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Specs: 1 user, Complete package

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Manufacturer description: Integrates protection found in Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac, and Norton Confidential Customizable two-way firewall helps make intelligent incoming and outgoing security decisions for you Detects and automatically removes online ... Read more

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later, PowerPC, Intel Core, 4.0, CD-ROM, PowerPC, Intel Core, MacOS

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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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• 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

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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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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Specs: 3 users, Complete package, Windows

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Norton AntiVirus 9.0 for Macintosh stops Mac users from unwittingly spreading PC viruses. Read review

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS 9.2 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later, 40 MB, PowerPC G3, 128 MB, 9.0, CD-ROM, PowerPC G3, MacOS

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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: 1 user, Complete package, 12.0, CD-ROM, Windows

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Manufacturer description: Symantec Multi-tier Protection Small Business Edition is a simple, easy-to-use, and cost-effective solution designed to safeguard business assets through Symantec?s trusted protection against malware, viruses and spam. It provides ... Read more

Specs: 5 users, Complete package, 11.0.2, CD-ROM, 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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Specs: 5 users, Complete package, Palm OS, HP-UX 11.0, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Pocket PC 2003, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Red Hat Linux 7.0 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later, Novell NetWare 5.0 or later, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, SunSoft Solaris 2.7 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 or later, Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2002, Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003, 8.1, HP-UX, Linux, MacOS, NetWare, Palm OS, Solaris, Windows, Pocket PC