| Product |
Price |
Reviewed |
Rating |
| Symantec Norton 360 Version 2.0 |
£60 per year |
Apr 2008 |
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A year after releasing Norton 360, Symantec has added some useful, new features in Version 2.0, to make your computer even more resilient to attack.
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| Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 2.0 |
£37.99 inc VAT per year |
Mar 2008 |
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Microsoft is often criticised for the security of its operating systems – can this safety software make amends? Web User finds out...
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| Norton SystemWorks (Premier Edition) |
£59.99 |
Feb 2008 |
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This suite contains five distinct tools – Norton AntiVirus, Norton Utilities, Norton Cleanup, Norton GoBack, and Norton Save & Restore.
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| Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2008 |
£55 inc VAT for one year’s protection; £75 inc VAT for two years |
Jan 2008 |
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Security companies are increasingly bundling their products into a single package these days, offering protection against all threats rather than targeting individual issues.
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| Agnitum Outpost Security Suite Pro |
£27 inc VAT for one user - £55 inc VAT for five users |
Jan 2008 |
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With a robust firewall already under its belt, Web User examines Agnitum's entry into the competitive world of the security suite...
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| Avast Home Edition |
Free |
Jan 2008 |
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Avast's free anti-virus tool is packed with features. As well as real-time protection, it can check your computer for viruses, scan incoming and outgoing emails and analyse files...
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| AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition |
Free |
Jan 2008 |
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Probably the best known of the free anti-virus programs, AVG's software is straightforward and very reliable. It offers real-time, on-demand and (optional) email scanning...
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| Comodo AntiVirus |
Free |
Jan 2008 |
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Although probably best known for its firewall, Comodo offers other free applications including this powerful anti-virus product...
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| PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition |
Free |
Jan 2008 |
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The free version of this program is much the same as the commercial one; all it lacks are priority updates and product support, neither of which are major omissions.
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| BitDefender Free Edition |
Free |
Jan 2008 |
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The free version of BitDefender's software can identify and remove most viruses without problems, but it does lack any form of real-time protection.
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| Avira AntiVir Personal Edition Classic |
Free |
Jan 2008 |
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AntiVir has a clean interface, providing a variety of options arranged in tabs along the top.
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| ESET Smart Security Home |
£44.99 inc VAT |
Dec 2007 |
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ESET's NOD tool has a superb reputation for anti-virus protection. Web User checks out its elevation to a suite...
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| BullGuard Internet Security 8.0 |
£45.95 inc VAT for one year |
Dec 2007 |
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If you want the security of 24-hour technical support, we'd recommend a security suite that covers the majority of your safety requirements...
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| McAfee Total Protection 2008 |
£59.99 inc VAT |
Dec 2007 |
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Web User looks at software to ensure your PC stays safe on the net with a minimum of fuss.
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| Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 |
£49.99 inc VAT |
Nov 2007 |
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An all-in-one suite is still the easiest route to a safe PC. Web User checks out Symantec's latest option...
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| Trustware Bufferzone Pro |
£18.74 inc VAT |
Sep 2007 |
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Web User investigates how you can protect your PC from menacing applications by running software from within a quarantined environment...
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| Yoggie pico personal security appliance |
£95 inc VAT |
Jul 2007 |
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The Yoggie Pico cuts out the need to install security software on your PC by running everything you need direct from a USB device.
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| PC Tools Spyware Doctor with Antivirus |
£29.99 inc VAT for 12 months |
May 2007 |
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The latest version of Spyware Doctor offers a built-in anti-virus option. Web User puts it to the test...
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| Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus 5.3 |
£39.99 inc VAT for a single user, £49.99 inc VAT for three users |
Mar 2007 |
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What happens when you cross Webroot's popular anti-spyware tool with well-respected anti-virus software from Sophos? Web User finds out Malicious software is a pain in the neck.
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| Windows Live OneCare |
£37.99 inc VAT for one year for three PCs |
Mar 2007 |
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Microsoft's all-in-one entry into the home security business is here – Web User puts it to the test...
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| BullGuard BackUp |
£19.99 inc VAT for one year |
Feb 2007 |
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Everyone needs to back up their data as often as possible. We examine the latest service to offer online storage and handy automated software...
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| Norton Internet Security 2007 |
£49.99 inc VAT |
Nov 2006 |
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The latest version of Symantec's popular internet security suite.
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| Prevx1 version 2 |
Free for detection and 30 days of clean-up. Further clean-ups available from £2.85 inc VAT for a 30-day licence. |
Oct 2006 |
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Web User looks at the latest version of an internet security package that claims to be different...
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| AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition |
Free |
Oct 2006 |
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AVG frequently tops the charts in anti-virus tests and it's little wonder why. Despite the fact that the program is free of charge, it has more features than some paid-for products.
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| AOL Active Virus Shield |
Free |
Oct 2006 |
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AOL may be a surprising name to find in a round-up of anti-virus tools, but its Active Virus Shield software has proved to be a solid performer in tests.
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| Clamwin |
Free |
Oct 2006 |
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Despite having a very slow rate of scanning, which might fool you into thinking that thorough tests were being performed, Clamwin was one of the worst performing anti-virus tools in third-party tests.
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| Norton Internet Security 2006 |
£49.99 inc VAT |
Feb 2006 |
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Symantec's Norton Internet Security is one of the best-selling security suites – is the latest version worthy of its reputation?
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| PC Tools AntiVirus 2.0.1 |
£19.95 inc VAT/year |
Jan 2006 |
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Virus protection with a smaller price tag - Viruses are here to stay, so it's essential you keep your computer protected against the latest threats
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| Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security |
£45 inc VAT |
Dec 2005 |
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The latest security suite to join the rush of updated products is Panda's Platinum 2006 Internet Security
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| F-Secure Internet Security 2006 |
£38.95 inc VAT |
Oct 2005 |
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F-Secure lines itself up against Norton and McAfee to provide an all-in-one security suite
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| McAfee VirusScan 2006 |
£39.99 inc VAT |
Oct 2005 |
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McAfee has updated its anti-virus package to combat all the latest internet threats...
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| BT NetProtect |
£3.50 per month inc VAT |
Apr 2005 |
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BT already has fingers and thumbs in all sorts of corners of the internet pie, from broadband to modems, so it was probably only a matter of time before the telecommunications giant decided to offer a security suite.
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| AVG Anti-Virus 7.0 |
Free |
Mar 2005 |
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A combination of automatic and manual functions makes AVG Anti-Virus both reliable and flexible in the way it detects and deals with viruses.
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| Norton AntiVirus 2005 |
£40 |
Mar 2005 |
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'The world's most trusted anti-virus solution' is also one of the most expensive, but Norton AntiVirus justifies its cost with an extensive set of protection features.
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| Titanium Antivirus 2005 |
£30 |
Mar 2005 |
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With a clean, friendly interface offering instant access to all of its features, Titanium Antivirus is certainly one of the easiest anti-virus packages to use.
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| Prevx Pro 2005 |
$19.95 (around £10) inc VAT |
Mar 2005 |
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You've got firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware software installed. But is it enough? While your firewall protects you from hackers and your anti-virus software stops viruses, the company behind Prevx Pro suggest that these measures are not enough.
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| ZoneAlarm Security Suite |
£49.95 inc VAT |
Feb 2005 |
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ZoneLabs will be familiar to most web users as the creator of ZoneAlarm – the free firewall that millions of internet users have downloaded and installed to protect their computers from hackers.
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| McAfee Internet Security Suite 2005 |
£50 inc VAT (£80 for three licences) |
Jan 2005 |
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You can now buy McAfee's 2005-branded security software as a single suite, offering a complete set of security features in one package at an attractive price.
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| Kaspersky Anti-Virus 5.0 |
£28 inc VAT |
May 2004 |
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Kaspersky has made a giant leap with the usability of its software and is now right up there with the big boys.
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