For Windows Antivirus Software

This article contains some of the world's top picks when it comes to great Windows antivirus.

The products are selected based on their performance on a system installed with a Windows 7 operating system.

(1) Norton Internet Security

In the world of antivirus software, Norton is already a big name. Symantec made sure this product of theirs would always provide computer users with the excellent protection they deserve. The only downside people saw in this product before was the effect it has on the performance of the computer since Norton would take up most of your computer's disk space. Today, however, that has been given attention to and Norton now has its performance evened out for all computer users.

(2) VIPRE Antivirus

You should know that this antivirus software made it to the 2011 Readers' Choice Awards as the Best Windows Antivirus. VIPRE offers a performance which is high in impact but does not hit your computer system with slowness. Its malware detection features is 100% certified to be reliable and the company even offers its customers with a money back guarantee which lasts for 30 days.

(3) 2010 Kaspersky Internet Security

When it comes to detection and deletion of all existing malware and for overall high performance and usability, Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 has been given the highest scores. The high scores it has been given earned it a spot in being one of the best Windows antivirus software around. It also does not take up too much of memory space when in use so it is the best choice for computers with older systems and for netbooks.

(4) ZoneAlarm Extreme Security

This antivirus software puts into combination both prevention of intrusion and malware and makes sure that your data will be protected especially in cases wherein your computer gets either lost or stolen.

Although included in this article's top picks, it would still be better if you would look up these Windows antivirus software first before deciding to purchase. Each year the top rated antivirus software companies try to outdo each other so what is best rated 6 months ago may not be today. Make sure the needs of your system will be met and that you would not have any problem when it comes to updates and memory usage.

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