Group test: what’s the best antivirus?

PC Advisor reviews the top 5 antivirus programs you can buy or download in the UK right now. Updated, 24 April, 2012

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5. Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus Plus 2011

Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus Plus 2011

  • Reviewed on: 28 January 11
  • RRP: £29 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 7 out of 10

Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus Plus 2011 performed well in most of our tests, and is worth your consideration.

4. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011

  • Reviewed on: 30 November 10
  • RRP: £29 inc VAT (1-PC, 1-year licence)
  • Rating: Rated 8 out of 10

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.

3. G-Data AntiVirus 2011

G-Data AntiVirus 2011

  • Reviewed on: 6 December 10
  • RRP: £24 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 8 out of 10

Although it has some minor issues, G-Data AntiVirus 2011 is a very strong package overall, and is worthy of your consideration.

 

 

2. BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011

BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011

  • Reviewed on: 7 December 10
  • RRP: £14 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 9 out of 10

Every product has its strengths and weaknesses. BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 is a pretty solid package, with a healthy set of features. But while it did a very good job in most malware detection and removal tests, you should bear in mind that it may not block brand-new malware attacks very well.

1. Norton Antivirus 2011

Norton Antivirus 2011

  • Reviewed on: 2 December 10
  • RRP: £39 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 9 out of 10

All things considered, Norton Antivirus 2011 is a great all-around package, and is worth considering if you’re in the market for new antivirus software.