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ToptenReviews recently anounced the 2009 annual the world’s top 10 antivirus softwares.

1. BitDefender
BitDefender is an antivirus software suite developed by Romanian-based software company SOFTWIN. It was launched in November 2001, and is currently in its eleventh version. BitDefender replaced SOFTWIN’s earlier AVX (AntiVirus eXpert) product range. The BitDefender group spin off from SOFTWIN in 2007. The BitDefender range includes antivirus products for home users, businesses, enterprise users and Internet service providers. Home editions support Microsoft Windows, Symbian OS, Windows Mobile and Mac OS X (Beta); business and enterprise editions support Microsoft Windows, Linux and FreeBSD. The current version of the Home/Home Office security suite includes antivirus, anti-spyware, firewall, e-mail spam filtering, backup, tune-up and parental control components. A free basic online scan is offered via the BitDefender website.

2. Kaspersky
Kaspersky Anti-Virus formerly known as AntiViral Toolkit Pro; often referred to as KAV) is an antivirus program developed by Kaspersky Lab. It is designed to protect users from malware and is primarily designed for computers running Microsoft Windows, though a version for Linux is available for business consumers.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus features include real-time protection, detection and removal of viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, adware and keyloggers, as well as detection and removal of rootkits. It also includes automatic updates and a tool for creating rescue disks. In addition, KAV prevents itself from being disabled without user permission.

According to AV-Comparatives, Kaspersky Anti-Virus rates highly amongst virus scanners in terms of detection rates, even despite the fact that the program has failed two Virus Bulletin tests in 2007.[citation needed] In addition, PC World awarded Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 the Editor’s Choice in its 2007 anti-virus comparative.[citation needed]

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 was “A-listed” by the prestigious UK PC journal PC Pro in late 2007, where it scored very highly for detection and removal of malware.[citation needed] PC Pro attribute this to “a combination of the software’s heuristic scanning and uncompromising approach to database updates.[citation needed] While many packages check for new virus signatures on a daily basis, Kaspersky runs to an hourly schedule, improving your PC’s chances of being immunized before an infection reaches it.”

3. Webroot Antivirus
Webroot Antivirus with Antispyware and Firewall is a solid product from Webroot Software. This competent defender earns our “TopTenREVIEWS Bronze Award” because it not only includes sophisticated antivirus components but also includes a full version of Spy Sweepr anti-spyware software. Both programs have been awarded all major industry awards and certifications and can dynamically alter themselves to fight emergin threats that hit the World Wide Web every second of the day.

The internet provides unlimited opportunities for communication, education, commerce and entertainment; however, it also provides opportunity to malevolent programmers and pranksters to distribute their viruses, spyware, worms, keyloggers and more. It is absolutely necessary that all internet connected computers have a serious, up-to-the-second form of protection, like Webroot’s Antivirus with Anti-Spyware.

Putting advanced antivirus software on your computer is not a sign of paranoia, it is smart. All computers that are connected to the internet without some sort of protection will acquire some kind of virus, spyware, adware or worse. Take proactive action and defend your personal information and your computer with a program like Webroot’s Antivirus with Anti-Spyware.

4. G DATA AntiVirus
G DATA AntiVirus 2009 (formerly AntiVirusKit) is a simple and effective antivirus solution. It’s a basic and easy-to-use product that actually does what it’s supposed to do: protect your computer. G DATA has been one of the best European antivirus software manufacturers for over 20 years, and continues to find new users worldwide with their simple and valuable security software. AntiVirus 2009 from G DATA is no exception, delivering new innovations that make virus protection software straightforward without sacrificing security.

5. ESET NOD32
ESET’s NOD32 is rapidly becoming one of the best pieces of antivirus software on the market today. ESET’s NOD32 once again has delivered an excellent product that is highly effective, and now, easy to use. The strength and beauty of this software is its light footprint, relatively fast scanning and superior ThreatSense® Technology that detects malicious software before it has been reported. Its interface is intuitive and easy to use for the average home user, but can be configured and tweaked by the advanced user. The one-user, one-year package is priced at $39.99, which is the middle range of the antivirus software products reviewed.

6. ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS
ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS provides you with powerful protection from countless threats. This sophisticated software offers progressive virus protection combined with the anti-spyware technology that has established ParetoLogic as one of the industry’s leaders. ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS’ advanced scanning and cleaning engine tirelessly locates and completely removes even the most deeply rooted viruses, spyware, adware and even rootkits, which attempt to cover the tracks of potentially damaging malware.
West Coast Labs Certificates: ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS certified in 4 categories (Anti-Malware Checkmark, Anti-Virus Desktop Checkmark, Anti-Spyware Desktop Checkmark, and Anti-Trojan Checkmark)

This software goes many steps beyond the norm to keep you protected. When you are using the Internet, it will block malware-related sites and warn you of their attempts to invade your PC. As well, it protects you from malware that is located in scripts. This helps prevent you from being a victim of the “drive-by download.” ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS can even locate threats in compressed files. As social networking sites continue to grow in popularity, malware is being created to take advantage of unsuspecting users. ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS offers protection from these threats as well.

7. AVG Anti-Virus
AVG is an umbrella term for a range of anti-virus and internet security software for the Microsoft Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD computing platforms, developed by AVG Technologies, a privately held Czech company formerly known as Grisoft.

8. Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware
VIPRE combines antivirus, antispyware, anti-rootkit and other security technologies into a seamless, tightly-integrated security solution. VIPRE delivers comprehensive protection against today’s highly complex spyware, viruses, and blended malware threats.

9. F-Secure Anti-Virus
F-Secure Anti-Virus is a great product that offers many of the standard functions associated with antivirus software, but also goes above and beyond the bar set by others with efforts by F-Secure to educate the people that use F-Secure Anti-Virus on general security practices as well as specific threats.

10. Trend Micro AntiVirus
Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is a full-featured and well-equipped program that is geared towards keeping your computer free of viruses and spyware. It is easy to configure for nearly any antivirus need. It causes significant computer slowdowns occasionally, but makes up for these issues with thorough scanning and frequent updates.