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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.

Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011

Norton Antivirus 2011 is a great choice thanks to its strong malware detection and smooth interface.

4.5/5
prices from $27.99

BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011

BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 does a good job at detecting malware and disinfecting PCs, but it had some difficulty in blocking brand-new malware.

G-Data AntiVirus 2011

G-Data AntiVirus 2011 is a solid package, with strong malware detection, blocking, and removal capabilities.

Kaspersky Lab Anti-Virus 2011

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.

4.5/5
prices from $25.73

Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus Plus 2011

Trend Micro provides solid, simple protection, but advanced users might find its lack of customization options frustrating.

Avast Pro Antivirus 5

Avast Pro Antivirus 5 has a slick interface, but its middling malware detection performance prevents it from achieving a higher score.

Panda Antivirus Pro 2011

Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 is an effective defender, though it's one of the slower antivirus products we tested.

Avira Antivir Premium 10

Avira put up decent scores in detection and blocking of malware, but its interface needs a makeover, and it could slow your PC.

Eset Nod32 Antivirus 4

Although Eset NOD32 Antivirus 4 is fast, its malware detection and cleanup capabilities are lacking.

4/5
prices from $53.67

GFI Vipre Antivirus 4

GFI (formerly Sunbelt) offers a fast app with Vipre Antivirus 2011, but we found that it struggled at blocking new malware.

3.5/5
prices from $40.00