Top 10 Paid Antivirus Programs for 2011
The battle for antivirus software supremacy is a close one. Ultimately, Norton Antivirus 2011 ekes out a narrow victory over its competitors.
Rated: Nov 29, 2010 6:00 PM
Norton Antivirus 2011 is a great choice thanks to its strong malware detection and smooth interface.
Rated: Nov 29, 2010 6:00 PM
BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 does a good job at detecting malware and disinfecting PCs, but it had some difficulty in blocking brand-new malware.
Rated: Nov 29, 2010 6:00 PM
G-Data AntiVirus 2011 is a solid package, with strong malware detection, blocking, and removal capabilities.
Rated: Nov 29, 2010 6:00 PM
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 is very effective at blocking new malware attacks and is easy to use, but it slows system performance more than we'd like to see.
Rated: Jan 24, 2011 6:00 PM
Trend Micro provides solid, simple protection, but advanced users might find its lack of customization options frustrating.
Rated: Nov 29, 2010 6:00 PM
Avast Pro Antivirus 5 has a slick interface, but its middling malware detection performance prevents it from achieving a higher score.
Rated: Jan 24, 2011 6:00 PM
Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 is an effective defender, though it's one of the slower antivirus products we tested.
Avira put up decent scores in detection and blocking of malware, but its interface needs a makeover, and it could slow your PC.
Rated: Jan 24, 2011 6:05 PM
Although Eset NOD32 Antivirus 4 is fast, its malware detection and cleanup capabilities are lacking.
Rated: Jan 24, 2011 6:09 PM
GFI (formerly Sunbelt) offers a fast app with Vipre Antivirus 2011, but we found that it struggled at blocking new malware.
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