Best Antiviruses 2011

1. Kaspersky Internet Scurity

Kaspersky (KIS)
Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 is a comprehensive data protection tool, which provides not only anti-virus protection but also protection against spam and network attacks. The application’s components also enable users to protect their computers against currently unknown threats and phishing, and to restrict users’ access to the Internet.

The multifaceted protection covers all channels for data transfer and exchange. All components can be flexibly configured, allowing users to tailor Kaspersky Internet Security to their specific needs.

2. AVG

All-in-one protection
• Anti-Virus: protection against viruses, worms and trojans
• Anti-Spyware: protection against spyware, adware and identity-theft
• Anti-Rootkit: protection against hidden threats (rootkits)
• Anti-Spam: filters out unwanted/fraudulent e-mails (anti-phishing)
• Web Shield & LinkScanner: protection against malicious websites
• Firewall: protection against hackers
• System Tools: for easy system management

3. Norton antivirus 2011

Winning protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious threats
* Stops viruses, spyware, and more
* Up-to-the-minute protection
* Rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes
* Faster, fewer, shorter scans

4. Avast Antivirus pro

Smart virus definition updates
Incremental updating system minimizes the size of regular update files.
Fast application of updates
New format for the virus definition file speeds up application of updates into avast! 5.0 and reduces demand on CPU/memory, resulting in uninterrupted computer use.
New format for the virus definition file means faster updates and reduces demand on CPU/memory, resulting in uninterrupted computer use.
Gaming
New Silent/Gaming Mode
New Silent/Gaming Mode automatically detects full-screen applications and disables pop-ups and other on-screen notifications without degrading security.
Optimized for latest Intel Core i7 CPUs
Critical sections of the avast! scanning engine code have been optimized to deliver unrivaled performance on the latest Intel chips. (Source : Forum online)