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I've chosen the software listed on the following pages of which I have every confidence in their stability and reliability but cannot say that some system configurations may not be as well suited as others to run them. System suites usually work better on systems containing larger amounts of RAM. Some security software can conflict with similar software. Not all the products listed work on all operating systems, so be sure you check that the one you decide to purchase works on your operating system.

Some of the software I have used or are currently using on one of my systems.

Several offer trial versions and I would advise taking advantage of the trial to ensure you're system will operate properly and to assess you feel comfortable with its use.

As a good practice always back up your data and set a system restore point (if it applies to your system) before installing new software to ensure a recovery process if needed.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus

Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 6.0 combines reactive antivirus detection with the latest proactive technologies to provide your computer with solid and dependable protection against malicious programs.

Protection for email.
Scanning of Internet traffic
Protection for file systems
Control over changes in the file system.
Monitors processes in the memory
Monitors changes in the operating system registry
System restore
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP x64

Vendor: Kaspersky Cost: $49.68 USD

Norman Virus Control+

Norman Virus Control v5 -User-friendly, proactive and automated functionality are keywords describing the Norman Virus Control (NVC) v5 single user edition. This product uses the same core components as the corporate version, except network and network management functionality.

Email scanning for malicious programs
Real-time scanning of files
Norman SandBox technology to include detection of unknown viruses, trojans and worms
Automatic Internet update
Any Pentium class PC running Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT(SP4)/2000//XP.

Vendor: Norman Cost: $49.37 USD

Norton Anti-Virus 2007

$Buy\Trial$

With Norton Antivirus 2007 block spyware automatically, prevent virus laden emails from installing on your system and remove viruses and spyware. Rootkit protections finds and removes hidden threats. The Protection Center provides a central place to view all settings.

Automatically detect and block viruses, spyware, and worms
Rootkit Protection finds and removes hidden threats in the operating system
Internet Worm Protection blocks viruses, spyware and worms without specific signatures
Email and instant message scanning detects, removes or blocks infected attachments
Full System Scan performs a deep scan to remove existing viruses, spyware and other threats
Norton Protection Center provides a central place to easily check overall security settings
Windows® XP Home/XP Pro/VISTA

Vendor: Symantec Cost: $39.99 USD

Panda Anti-Virus 2007

The new Panda Antivirus 2007 makes protecting your computer as easy as possible, because it automatically blocks and removes all types of viruses and spyware so you can surf the Internet, send and receive email play games, download files, chat online… and relax. Plus, it’s small and super-efficient, so your computer runs faster!

Antivirus
TruPrevent™ Technologies
Antispyware
Protection against online fraud (antiphishing)
Automatic Updates
Windows® Vista (32 bits), Windows® XP (32 & 64 bits), Windows® 2000 Pro, Windows® Me, Windows® 98

Vendor: Panda Software Cost $29.95 USD

Bit Defender Anti-Virus v10

The purpose of the antivirus module is to ensure detection and removal of all viruses in the wild. BitDefender Antivirus uses robust scan engines certified by ICSA Labs, Virus Bulletin, Checkmark, CheckVir and TÜV.
BitDefender monitors and prevents potential spyware threats in real-time, before they can damage your system. By making use of a comprehensive database of spyware signatures, it will keep your computer spyware-free.

IMPROVED Proactive Detection
Permanent Antivirus Protection
Rootkit Detection and Removal
Web Scanning
Peer-2-Peer and IM Applications Protection
Full E-mail Protection

Vendor: SOFTWIN Cost: $56.35 USD

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