Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2012

Bottom line: The best at protecting you and your computer. Updates include a vastly improved performance and several features to make things easier on the user.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

Bottom line: A vast improvement in its interface, installation and performance make Kaspersky a best bet for those who are looking for easy, fast, top-notch security.
Avast! Internet Security

Bottom line: Fast, affordable and easy to use. Best for users who want a simple, user-friendly interface. Discount for NextAdvisor users.
BitDefender

Bottom line: For those who want top-rated protection without the interruptions. New features help improve performance and give users a few more options for security.
Eset Smart Security 5

Bottom line: If you aren't in to all the bells and whistles and just want the simplest security software that will protect your computer, ESET is your best bet.
McAfee Total Protection 2012

Bottom line: Standard PC security with a few new features that could turn heads; exclusive $20 discount
Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012

Bottom line: Good product for those just looking for the basic protection. Easy install, simple interface and quick performance.
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2012

Bottom line: Full-featured, low-fuss improvement to previous ZoneAlarm software; good value, but hard to measure effectiveness
Trend Micro Internet Security 2012

Bottom line: Best bet for users looking for quality, inexpensive software. New features up the software's game.
Iolo's System Shield 4

Bottom line: Inexpensive, reliable software with a cool detection feature. Confusing interface and difficult installation downgrades its score. Discount for NextAdvisor readers.
AVG Internet Security

Bottom line: Good security software if you are looking for all the bells and whistles at half the price.
PC Tools

Bottom line: PC Tools Internet Security has a nice user interface and is easy to use, but it under-delivers on consistency and performance
CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2010

Bottom line: Simple interface but poorly implemented; frequent crashes, indiscriminate program blocking

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Does either the AVG Free Antivirus program or the Avira Free edition have firewalls?

January 12th, 2010 - Posted by Kent

The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question.

Q: Does either the AVG Free Antivirus program or the Avira Free edition have firewalls?

A: According to both websites, they do not. AVG Free Antivirus and Avira Free are anti-virus products, but are not meant to provide additional firewall protection beyond what Windows provides. They also seem to lack some more robust anti-malware and anti-spam solutions (again, we haven't reviewed these products, we're going off the online literature).  The security suites we reviewed do have firewalls as well as other features designed to protect your computer. For more information on those, please see our Internet security software comparisons and reviews.

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