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Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is a stripped-down security option, offering only the most basic of protection. That's not a bad thing, but except for the Smart Protection Network, which leverages anonymous data from customers to block malicious threats that are manifesting on users' computers, we're not sure how this differs from its freeware competitors.
There is strong customer service, of course, and the user account-style lockdown to prevent unauthorized changes to programs. However, the program lacks consistent performance, and a lack of recent independent testing numbers on Trend Micro has made it equally hard to determine how effective it is. Unless you're a die-hard fan of Trend Micro, we'd advise staying away from the bare-bones AntiVirus and AntiSpyware version this year.

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Antivirus, Security Software

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is a stripped-down security option, offering only the most basic of protection. That’s not a bad thing, but except for the Smart Protection Network, which leverages anonymous data from customers to block malicious threats that are manifesting on users’ computers, we’re not sure how this differs from its freeware competitors.
There is strong customer service, of course, and the user account-style lockdown to prevent unauthorized changes to programs. However, the program lacks consistent performance, and a lack of recent independent testing numbers on Trend Micro has made it equally hard to determine how effective it is. Unless you’re a die-hard fan of Trend Micro, we’d advise staying away from the bare-bones AntiVirus and AntiSpyware version this year.

Publisher’s description

Antivirus, Security Software

At one time this freeware security suite was ubiquitous, but this edition isn’t for the faint of heart.
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008’s interface strives to be novice-friendly, with cute green check marks and red crosses. Unfortunately, while the interface is novice-friendly, the program is not. Some advanced configurations are available only after drilling down two or three menus. During installation, McAfee asks for user input on an important settings question, but the small dialog box doesn’t offer enough information to fully explain the ramifications of the settings.
Attempting to cover every security function, this suite handles more than viruses by adding a firewall, hard drive cleaner, disk defragmenter, and network security manager. By including everything and the kitchen sink, McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008 feels bloated and it used more memory than we would have liked. Help is convoluted, and there’s a chasm between the novice and expert user. We simply found McAfee too complex for novice users and not as advanced-user-friendly as similar suites.

Publisher’s description

Antivirus, Security Software

The authors of this tiny, free virus scanner deserve our praise. The list of definitions, although it’s confined to about 50 viruses, nevertheless detects the most notorious infections such as Badtrans, Blaster, Bugbear, Ganda, Klez/Elkern, Nimda, Opas, Sircam, Sobig, and Yaha. Avast Virus Cleaner downloads as an executable program, which means you don’t have to install it. It scans the memory and the entire hard drive. Although you can’t choose specific files or folders to examine, Avast isn’t memory-consuming and works quickly. If you haven’t already installed a professional virus checker, download this.
Avast Virus Cleaner is a free tool that completely removes selected viruses and worms from your computer. It stops viruses that are active in memory, disinfects your files, removes virus registry and start-up items, and even deletes the virus-working files.

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Antivirus, Security Software

Multi Virus Cleaner is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove major viruses and spyware. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when cleaning infected systems. Multi Virus Cleaner is regularly updated and can detect hundreds of common viruses, worms, Trojans, dialers and spyware (including all variants of the Sober, MyDoom, Nyxem and Bagle viruses). The program offers a scanner that requires minimal processing power for repairing a compromised system. Multi Virus Cleaner detects over 6,400 viruses variants. The new 2009 version also detects and removes major spyware.
What’s new in this version:
New 2009 edition. The new 2009 version also detects and removes major spyware.
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