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Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2012
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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
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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
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Bottom line: Fast, affordable and easy to use. Best for users who want a simple, user-friendly interface. Discount for NextAdvisor users.
BitDefender
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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
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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
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Bottom line: Standard PC security with a few new features that could turn heads; exclusive $20 discount
Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012
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Bottom line: Good product for those just looking for the basic protection. Easy install, simple interface and quick performance.
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2012
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Bottom line: Full-featured, low-fuss improvement to previous ZoneAlarm software; good value, but hard to measure effectiveness
Trend Micro Internet Security 2012
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Bottom line: Best bet for users looking for quality, inexpensive software. New features up the software's game.
Iolo's System Shield 4
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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
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Bottom line: Good security software if you are looking for all the bells and whistles at half the price.
PC Tools
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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
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Bottom line: Simple interface but poorly implemented; frequent crashes, indiscriminate program blocking

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How do I know my computer is infected?

January 12th, 2010 - Posted by Kent

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

Q: How do I know my computer is infected?

A: There are many signs that can point to a possible infection: slow PC performance, numerous unwanted pop-ups, virus notifications from software you never installed, or phantom emails sent from your computer without your notice. Or you could be experiencing none of these things and still have an infected PC. Successful viruses infect your computer without giving themselves away.

You can find out if your computer has a virus by using a free virus scan. There are free virus scanners offered by a number of vendors that we reviewed such as McAfee and Norton, among others (click any of the prior links to access the virus scanners). If you get a clean bill of health from one or more of these virus scanners, you can breathe a sigh of relief. When you're done doing that, go and get yourself some real protection with a well-rated Internet security software suite. Free virus scanners (from reputable companies, like the ones we review) are great for a quick diagnosis, but they won't proactively protect you from keyloggers, trojans, or other malware.

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