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Panda Internet Security 2009
Panda Internet Security 2009 is vastly improved in speed and effectiveness over last year, but could use a little more work on specific features and technical support.
Review date: 12/09/2008
Release date: 08/27/2008
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1 PC =Subscription package =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows Vista =Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition =Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions) =300 MHz Intel Pentium =300 MHz =CD-ROM =300 MHz Intel Pentium =300 MHz=Windows =Internet Explorer 6.0
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7.1
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Avira AntiVir Personal 8
AntiVir Personal 8 provides more than adequate malicious-software protection, but for the price, we expected more features and polish.
Review date: 12/02/2008
Release date: 10/31/2008
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Complete package =133 MHz Intel Pentium =133 MHz Intel Pentium
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7.3
Very good
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Windows Defender (version 1593)
Windows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection.
Review date: 12/13/2007
Release date: 05/23/2007
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7.2
Very good
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CounterSpy CD W/1 Yr Maint.
 Sunbelt CounterSpy 2.0 distinguished itself in a crowded field by providing a clean, institutive interface and great test results.
Review date: 12/12/2007
Release date: 07/02/2007
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1 user =License =Windows
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8.0
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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: 10/11/2007
Release date: 10/01/2007
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3 users =Complete package =Windows
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6.7
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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 is light and fast and consistently wins detection awards against the competition; it's worthy of our Editors' Choice designation.
Review date: 10/02/2006
Release date: 05/15/2006
Specs:
1 user =Subscription license =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6a =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1 or later =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP3 or later =Intel Pentium =133 MHz =133 MHz =133 MHz =150 MHz =300 MHz =6.0 =CD-ROM =Intel Pentium =133 MHz=150 MHz=300 MHz=Windows
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8.0
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Laplink PCDefense
As a security app, Laplink PCDefense needs a thorough interface overhaul and a perhaps a rethink about its purpose before we can recommend it.
Review date: 05/11/2006
Release date: 03/01/2006
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1 user =Complete package =Windows
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5.6
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Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus 7.1 Professional Single Edition
AVG Anti-Virus 7.1 Professional Single Edition is a solid, no-frills virus scanner. But you'll need to purchase antispyware software and a firewall for complete protection.
Review date: 04/06/2006
Release date: 01/25/2006
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1 PC =Complete package =Windows
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5.8
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Norton SystemWorks 2006 Premier
The core utilities in Norton SystemWorks 2006 Premier lack newer options found elsewhere; some older utilities are simply deficient; it leaves Windows 98 and Me users out in the cold.
Review date: 03/14/2006
Release date: 10/07/2005
Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =300 MHz =300 MHz =166 MHz =SVGA monitor =300 MHz=166 MHz=Windows =Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
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6.7
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CA eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.1
eTrust EZ Antivirus 7.1 is a dependable antiviral crusader that's worth a look only if you're already running antispyware and firewall software.
Review date: 02/10/2006
Release date: 01/01/2006
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6.5
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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
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1 user =Complete package =10.0 =Windows
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6.0
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Norton Internet Security 2005 Antispyware Edition
Review date: 04/18/2005
Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0 =70 MB=CD-ROM =Windows =Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
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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: 10/05/2004
Release date: 09/02/2004
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1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP =Intel Pentium =233 MHz =150 MHz =9.0 =CD-ROM =Intel Pentium =233 MHz=150 MHz=Windows
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7.7
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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
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1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =300 MHz =300 MHz =133 MHz =150 MHz =133 MHz =CD-ROM =300 MHz=133 MHz=150 MHz=Windows =Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
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7.7
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eTrust EZ Antivirus 2005 (6.2)
EZ Antivirus 2005 isn't the most feature-packed virus scanner on the market, but it's certainly one of the fastest. Home and small-business users looking for speed should give it a try, but current users need not upgrade.
Review date: 09/03/2004
Release date: 06/03/2004
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1 machine =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 95 =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP3 or later =300 MHz =300 MHz =133 MHz =166 MHz =150 MHz =133 MHz =6.2 =300 MHz=133 MHz=166 MHz=150 MHz=Windows
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7.5
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Norton SystemWorks 3.0 for Mac
SystemWorks for Mac 3.0 is a good upgrade value; otherwise, there are better Mac utility suites available.
Review date: 12/12/2003
Release date: 07/01/2003
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1 user =Complete package =Apple MacOS 9.2 or later =Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later =120 MB=PowerPC G3 =128 MB=3.0 =CD-ROM =PowerPC G3 =MacOS
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6.7
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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: 10/15/2003
Release date: 10/17/2003
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1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =100 MHz =8.0 =CD-ROM =100 MHz=Windows
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8.0
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Norton AntiVirus 2004 Professional
NAV 2004 is still a good choice for first timers, but its minor improvements mean NAV 2003 users need not upgrade.
Review date: 10/15/2003
Release date: 09/08/2003
Specs:
2 users =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =125 MB=300 MHz =128 MB=CD-ROM =300 MHz=Windows
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7.8
Very good
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Norton AntiVirus 2004
NAV 2004 is still a good choice for first timers, but its minor improvements means NAV 2003 users need not upgrade.
Review date: 09/24/2003
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1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =300 MHz =300 MHz =133 MHz =150 MHz =133 MHz =CD-ROM =300 MHz=133 MHz=150 MHz=Windows
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7.8
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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: 09/24/2003
Release date: 09/05/2003
Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows 2000 =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =133 MHz =133 MHz =8.0 =CD-ROM =133 MHz=Windows
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7.5
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Norton AntiVirus 9.0 for Macintosh
Norton AntiVirus 9.0 for Macintosh stops Mac users from unwittingly spreading PC viruses.
Review date: 06/09/2003
Release date: 06/01/2003
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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7.0
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Norton Antivirus 2003 Pro
With only minor improvements over last year's model, Norton AntiVirus Professional Edition 2003 is too overpriced for upgraders and first-time users alike.
Review date: 09/12/2002
Specs:
2 users =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =70 MB=Intel Pentium =128 MB=CD-ROM =Intel Pentium =Windows
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8.0
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Norton AntiVirus 2003
For zapping viruses, worms, and other malicious code, you can't go wrong with Norton AntiVirus 2003. But current AntiVirus users need not upgrade.
Review date: 08/20/2002
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1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition =Microsoft Windows XP Professional =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =70 MB=Intel Pentium =128 MB=CD-ROM =DVD-ROM =Intel Pentium =Windows
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8.0
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McAfee VirusScan 6.0
VirusScan is not the best virus slayer on the street. Go for Norton AntiVirus instead and install a free firewall such as ZoneAlarm.
Review date: 03/27/2002
Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 95 =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows 2000 =Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =33 MB=Intel Pentium 100 MHz =32 MB=6.0 =CD-ROM =Intel Pentium =100 MHz=Windows
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7.0
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Norton AntiVirus 2002
There's no better virus killer than Norton AntiVirus, but unless you're moving to XP, don't bother with this minor upgrade.
Review date: 03/27/2002
Specs:
1 user =Complete package =Microsoft Windows 95 =Microsoft Windows 98 =Microsoft Windows XP =Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition =Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6 or later =50 MB=64 MB=8.0 =CD-ROM =Mouse or compatible device =Windows
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8.0
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