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Norton AntiVirus 2010 (1 User, 1 PC)

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.

Review date: 09/25/2009
Release date: 09/08/2009
Specs: 1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 7 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium =Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate =Microsoft Windows Vista Business =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic =Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 =Microsoft Windows Vista Starter =CD-ROM =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =Windows =Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

CNET editor's take

8.1


Norton AntiVirus 2010 (1 User, 1 PC) 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. Review date: 09/25/2009 Release date: 09/08/2009 Specs: 1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 7 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium =Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate =Microsoft Windows Vista Business =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic =Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 =Microsoft Windows Vista Starter =CD-ROM =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =Windows =Internet Explorer 6.0 or later CNET editor's take	8.1 Excellent	Email me when this product is available

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010 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. Review date: 08/27/2009 Release date: 08/24/2009 Specs: Complete package =Intel Pentium Product Info	6.0 Good	Email me when this product is available

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 (CD-ROM, 1-Year License) 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. Review date: 08/26/2009 Release date: 08/18/2009 Specs: 3 users =10 =Complete package Product Info	7.3 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Panda Antivirus 2008 Panda Antivirus 2008 is slower than the competition and lacks independent, third-party antivirus test results, and thus doesn't receive our recommendation. Review date: 10/11/2007 Release date: 08/01/2007 Specs: 3 PCs =Complete package =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions) =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows 2000 =Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition =CD-ROM =150 MHz =Windows =Internet Explorer 6.0 Product Info	6.0 Good	Email me when this product is available

McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008 McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008's protection keeps up with the changing threats on the Internet, but the product itself doesn't excel. Review date: 10/10/2007 Release date: 10/01/2007 Specs: 3 users =Complete package =Windows Product Info	6.7 Good	Email me when this product is available

Norton Antivirus 2008 with Antispyware 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. Review date: 09/20/2007 Release date: 08/28/2007 Specs: 1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium =Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate =Microsoft Windows Vista Business =Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic =Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 =Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 =CD-ROM =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =Windows Product Info	6.8 Good	Email me when this product is available

Norton AntiVirus 2007 By rewriting much of the code, Symantec made Norton AntiVirus 2007 faster and lighter than its 2006 version, but a few glitches here and there keep us from granting it our Editors' Choice award. Review date: 09/26/2006 Release date: 09/26/2006 Specs: 1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =CD-ROM =300 MHz or higher =300 MHz =300 MHz =Windows Product Info	7.5 Very good	Email me when this product is available

McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007 Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customer support lacking. Review date: 09/25/2006 Release date: 09/15/2006 Specs: 1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 2000 =Microsoft Windows XP =Intel Pentium =300 MHz =Windows =Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Product Info	6.8 Good	Email me when this product is available

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 has a few shortcomings, but overall it's an affordable and feature-packed security suite that reliably defends against online threats. Review date: 01/25/2006 Release date: 10/31/2005 Specs: 1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later =Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =233 MHz =233 MHz =233 MHz =Windows Product Info	7.8 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Norton AntiVirus 2006 Norton AntiVirus 2006 improves its detection and removal of spyware and adware but lags behind the more proactive McAfee VirusScan 2006. Review date: 11/09/2005 Release date: 09/25/2005 Specs: 1 user =2006 =Complete package =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or later =CD-ROM =300 MHz Intel Pentium =300 MHz =300 MHz =300 MHz =Windows Product Info	5.5 Average	Email me when this product is available

McAfee VirusScan 2006 With VirusScan 2006, McAfee greatly enhances user protection against spyware and adware threats but slows your system down in the process. Review date: 11/09/2005 Release date: 08/15/2005 Specs: 1 user =10.0 =Complete package =Windows Product Info	6.0 Good	Email me when this product is available

Norton AntiVirus 2005 Norton AntiVirus 2005 is a tenacious virus fighter that, given its premium price, should also--but doesn't--include a firewall. It's a good bet for Norton users who want to upgrade, though. Review date: 10/05/2004 Release date: 08/18/2005 Specs: 1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows 98 =CD-ROM =300 MHz =300 MHz =133 MHz =150 MHz =133 MHz =Windows =Internet Explorer 5.5 or later CNET editor's take	7.7 Very good	Email me when this product is available

McAfee VirusScan Home 9.0 VirusScan 9.0 is a worthwhile upgrade for current VirusScan users, who will benefit from the improved spyware detection. But VirusScan lacks a firewall, making it an incomplete security solution. Review date: 10/04/2004 Release date: 09/02/2004 Specs: 1 user =9.0 =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP =CD-ROM =Intel Pentium =233 MHz =150 MHz =Windows Product Info	7.7 Very good	Email me when this product is available

ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 is a great firewall for security rookies, but you'll still need a separate antivirus program. Review date: 11/24/2003 Release date: 06/12/2003 Specs: 1 user =4 =Complete package =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition =Microsoft Windows 2000 =CD-ROM =Internet connection =233 MHz =233 MHz =233 MHz =233 MHz =Windows Product Info	8.0 Excellent	Email me when this product is available

McAfee VirusScan Professional 8.0 VirusScan Professional 8.0 sports a trimmer profile, a simpler interface, fast performance, and two user licenses, but support is more of a hassle than before. Review date: 10/14/2003 Release date: 10/17/2003 Specs: 1 user =8.0 =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =Microsoft Windows XP =CD-ROM =100 MHz =Windows Product Info	8.0 Excellent	Email me when this product is available

McAfee VirusScan 8.0 VirusScan 8.0 sports a trimmer profile, a simpler interface, and fast performance, but support is more of a hassle than before. Review date: 09/23/2003 Release date: 09/05/2003 Specs: 1 user =8.0 =Complete package =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows 2000 =Microsoft Windows 98 =CD-ROM =133 MHz =133 MHz =Windows Product Info	7.5 Very good	Email me when this product is available

Norton AntiVirus 9.0 for Macintosh Norton AntiVirus 9.0 for Macintosh stops Mac users from unwittingly spreading PC viruses. Review date: 06/08/2003 Release date: 06/01/2003 Specs: 1 user =9.0 =Complete package =Apple MacOS 9.2 or later =Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later =40 MB=CD-ROM =PowerPC G3 =128 MB=MacOS Product Info	7.0 Very good	Email me when this product is available

McAfee VirusScan Professional 7.0 McAfee VirusScan Professional 7.0 is a top-notch virus slayer for first-time users, but unless you use Outlook Express or Eudora, VirusScan Professional 6.0 users won't need to upgrade. Review date: 09/13/2002 Specs: 1 user =7.0 =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows 98 =65 MB=CD-ROM =Intel Pentium - 100 MHz =32 MB=Windows Product Info	8.0 Excellent	Email me when this product is available
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