Need to know more info?Frequently Asked Questions

Question:

Where can I find information on, which Virus protection software is the best.

Answer:

This is a very hard question to answer, as virus software is continually being updated by the software companies. As new viruses appear they adapt and change the way they detect and repair different viruses as well, and one may become better than another over time. I lot of people have their preferences but you need to work this out for yourself by researching information of different virus software companies.

Below are the criteria reviews uses to evaluate and compare antivirus software:

Scope of Protection: While most security solutions tout "multi-layered" protection, "360 degree" defense and/or even "100%" security, some are certainly more thorough than others. The best antivirus solutions will include traditional protection from viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware, but should also include defense from key loggers, phishing scams, email-borne threats and rootkits. While antivirus programs are by no means full-blown internet security suites, they should protect from as many threats on as many fronts as they can.

Effectiveness: Antivirus is specifically designed to protect your computer, so if it doesn't do that well, what good is it? All the features, bells and whistles, or sleek interface can't make up for poor performance. We look at results from the industry-standard security software testers and professional security organizations to find the most effective software available and evaluate overall effectiveness. In general, our highest ranked programs are also the most effective.

Ease of Installation and Setup: Security software shouldn�t be a chore to install, and should have you protected as soon as possible. From download to install, to the first scan; implementing antivirus software should be quick and easy.

Ease of Use: Antivirus software is complex stuff, but shouldn't require a degree in computer security. The best security programs have all the features security experts want, but are just as easily used by a beginner. Everyday computer users want a security solution that they can install and forget about; software that doesn't require constant maintenance or have annoying interruptions. The best antivirus software is flexible enough to do exactly what you want to (even if that means running by itself).

Features: A well-rounded feature set takes a security solution from good to great. More than bells and whistles, added features provide security, usability and performance benefits.

Updates: Security software is only as good as its latest update. Viruses are being identified and added to signature databases all the time, so it's important that your virus definition list updates accordingly. Modern antivirus software are equipped with automatic updates that perform regularly enough that you get faster updates that don't slow down your system. The best security provider's even "push" updates to you as soon as they're available.

Help & Support: The best software doesn't require reading an in-depth manual to use, but still has one available. For specific questions, troubleshooting, and additional help, the best antivirus manufacturers provide superior product support online and off. Additional support for software may come in the form of assistance over the phone, email, live chat, or through a number of additional resources (knowledgebase, FAQs, tutorials).

The following are virus protection website to research this information:

AVG

Symantec Norton's

Mcafee

Kaspersky

ESET

AVAST

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