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McAfee Internet Security 2009

McAfee Internet Security 2009

McAfee Internet Security 2009 does a reasonable job, but it also leaves room for improvement.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 provides adequate protection, but the program itself could use some work in telling the user what's going on.

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2009

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2009

You can't beat the price. For a good, basic internet security suite, we recommend Trend Micro Internet Security 2009.

  • Norton Internet Security 2009

    Norton Internet Security 2009

    Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though the lack of adequate technical support may continue to frustrate.

  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009

    ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009

    ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2009 provides top-notch security protection that is light on system resources, allowing you to work unencumbered.

  • PC Tools Desktop Maestro 3.0

    PC Tools Desktop Maestro 3.0

    As a tool for cleaning an untidy Windows registry, PC Tools Desktop Maestro seems to do a good job, and combines this ability with excellent privacy tools. However, users of Windows Vista may find Desktop Maestro being blocked by User Account Control.

  • Symantec Backup Exec 12

    Symantec Backup Exec 12

    Symantec Backup Exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous file/data protection. Though AU$1,795 may seem a lot of money for an application, Backup Exec might be worth the investment if you're using it for irreplaceable and highly valuable data.

  • ESET NOD32 3.0 Antivirus System (Windows)

    ESET NOD32 3.0 Antivirus System (Windows)

    Eset NOD32 3.0 delivers an easy-to-use version of its award-winning antivirus engine. Although our performance testing was mixed, NOD32 continues to rank among the best-rated antivirus products by independent antivirus testing labs.

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