The Best Anti-Virus Software Tools to Keep Your PC Clean

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<h1>The Best Anti-Virus Software Tools to Keep Your PC Clean</h1> by Bill Healey <div align=justify>I am starting to think that it is safer to walk down a dark alley than it is to surf the internet. Everyday, there are more and more stories of identity theft through spyware, Trojans, worms, and other malicious virus programs. At least, there is a better chance of catching the thief if it is a physical robbery. Most internet criminals are never apprehended. Let’s face facts. It’s getting harder and harder to protect your computer and yourself from the dangers posed by computer viruses. They can be contracted through a variety of ways, including opening email attachments, clicking on spam or by visiting corrupt websites. Fortunately, just as viruses have grown in strength and complexity over the years, so have the tools we have available to combat them with. The latest generation of anti-virus software gives your computer a level of protection never before possible. Here are some of the best selling and most dependable anti-virus software for sale. <OL> <LI>AVG Anti-Malware – The AVG Anti-Malware program is a combination of traditional virus protection alont with adware and spyware scanning. This works wonders with resource-strained PCs and those of us who are looking for the best possible performance from their computers. <LI>McAfee VirusScan Plus – The McAfee VirusScan Plus is probably the most identifiable software on this list. It is a great program for those seeking an antivirus/firewall combination without all the bloat of traditional Internet security suites. It easily removes adware and spyware. Not many software companies can say the same thing. <LI>Panda Antivirus 2007 - Combining antivirus, antispyware, and anti-phishing with behavior-based TruPrevent Technology, Panda Antivirus 2007 is another easy to use anti-virus software program. The license ownership of the program covers the use on two computers, plus it includes free tech support via email. <LI>F-PROT Antivirus – A command-line scanner is something that is increasingly hard to find in anti-virus software these days. The F-PROT Antivirus for Windows makes is readily available. This is used to create a rescue CD for scanning the system in Safe Mode, an effective way to remove stubborn resuscitators. <LI>Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium – The company, AntiVir, has long been recognized as one of the leaders in the antivirus field. AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium is an easy to use virus scanner which includes rootkit detection plus phishing protection. If you do decide to you the AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium be sure to set it up in conjunction with your firewall. <LI>G Data AntiVirusKit (AVK) – G Data provides a double layer of protection, bundling two of the best antivirus engines - Kaspersky and BitDefender - under a single, easy-to-use console in their AntiVirus Kit. You’ll want to add a separate firewall since it does not come with one installed. <LI>Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal – The Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal gives you an excellent antivirus protection as well. It is unsurpassed in its ability to unpack and scan compressed files, something that their competitors cannot say. It should be used in as a combination with your firewall. <LI>BitDefender Antivirus Plus - Viruses, spyware, and instant messaging threats doesn’t stand a chance against Softwin's BitDefender Professional. It also sets firewall rules to block undesirable traffic and a privacy gateway, keeping your identity safe while surfing the Internet. </LI></OL></div> Article source: <a href="http://www.ArticlePros.com/computers_and_internet/pc_software_reviews/article-85852.html">ArticlePros.com</a> <table align=center width=550 cellspacing=1 bgcolor=silver cellpadding=5> <tr bgcolor=antiquewhite> <td> About the author ComCastInfo is the premier one stop shop for all of your broadband and cable shopping needs. Be sure to visit <a href="http://www.comcastinfo.com">www.comcastinfo.com</a> for the best in <a href="http://www.comcastinfo.com">broadband internet</a> and <a href="http://www.comcastinfo.com">highspeed internet</a> service packages and cable such as Comcast cable plans. <a href="www.comcastinfo.com" target="_blank" title="will open in new window" class=blue>www.comcastinfo.com</a> <input type=button class=asubm value="Other articles by Bill Healey" onclick="document.location='http://www.ArticlePros.com/author.php?Bill Healey'" style="height:20px;cursor:hand"> </td> </tr> </table>