There are lots of Anti virus software available in market today, and all claims to be very much effective and providing 100% protection. Before you choose any Anti virus solution first find out the system requirement. Then you can decide which brand provides all those features. These are some key features of the leading anti virus software available in market.
McAfee VirusScan 13.3
McAfee VirusScan provides powerful integrated technologies to combat and defeat the most sophisticated attacks. McAfee's trusted PC protection blocks removes threats automatically, and identifies spyware and adware before they can run on the system.
McAfee VirusScan Plus AntiVirus, Firewall & AntiSpyware provides the essential protection you need to surf the Web safely. And the McAfee SecurityCenter gives you at-a-glance control over all the McAfee applications.
McAfee VirusScan automatically blocks, cleans, and removes viruses. It blocks spyware before it installs on your computer and removes existing spyware. Also protects and conceals your computer from hackers so that you can surf the Internet safely. Provides advance warning to help you avoid sites which send spam, install adware, or attempt online scams.
Daily updates are installed automatically. When a new version of McAfee is available, you get it automatically at no charge during your subscription. You get 24/7 virus and threat protection from McAfee AVERT Labs, which continuously monitors worldwide virus activities and provides immediate, anti-virus protection and removal solutions.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2010
Kaspersky Internet Security application provides an all-in-one security solution for safe and secure Internet experience. It protects from viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware and adware. It scans files in real time and on demand, also assigns security rating to unknown applications.
Kaspersky Internet Security scans operating system and other installed applications to find malicious software. It detects viruses based on the packers used to compress code. This program restricts access to the user’s resources and data by unknown applications.
Kaspersky Internet Security provides lots of features to protect the internet users. It scans all email messages before you open, protects from the dangers arising instant messengers. It analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities, disables links to fake websites and malware sites. It prevents the theft of data exchanged via secure connections (HTTPS / SSL). This application blocks unauthorized dial-up connections and Cleans up any traces of user activity by deleting temporary files, cookies etc. Also Blocks banners on web pages.
Avast! Home Edition 4.8
Avast! Home Edition provides effective protection against computer viruses, worms, Trojans, adware, spyware and rootkits. It obtained VB100% awards in 2002/3 Virus Bulletin comparative reviews. It’s very much easy to use, just select what you want to scan in which way and press the Play button.
Avast! Home Edition scans all opened files as well as files being read and written, also monitors dangerous actions of viruses. It can be easily integrated with most mail clients and checks both incoming and outgoing mails, it provides heuristic analysis of mail content to protect against new Worms.
It isolates infected and suspicious files to a separate folder. You can download and install updates by simple clicking on the iAVS icon; it can be checked and done automatically when you are On-line.
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 7.0
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 7.0.0.290 is a freeware that completely removes all types of infections from your computer. It uses effective algorithms of detection and AVZ Antiviral Toolkit.
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool is not capable for real-time protection of your computer. So, as soon as your computer is cleaned, remove the tool and install a full version of antivirus software.
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool can be installed to an infected machine in the safe mode. It uses signature detection and heuristic analyzer combined for Integral search and removal of malicious software. Its easy-to-use interface and step by step guidance helps the user.