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Top 10 Antivirus for Windows 7/8 FY 2014

Posted on the 12 April 2014 by Dreamtechie

Today in the digital era, almost everyone is the frequent user of internet either for emails, downloading purposes or for socializing. Therefore, the threats like malwares, key-loggers, spywares, Trojans and worm are becoming a common issue today that not only hit your system, but also break down the operating system, leading to lose of important files and settings. So, to prevent such threats from entering your computer, anti-virus software programs are designed that keep checking the potential threats and downloaded files. Installing Anti-virus software in each computer is becoming quite crucial today to prevent the threats from entering the system which may hamper the performance of your system. Here is the list of top 10 anti-virus programs of 2014 for Windows 7/8/8.1 to be considered:

Bitdefender Anti-virus Plus
The top-performing and leading antivirus program, the Bitdefender Plus is specifically intended to adapt the performance of the system and conduct security checks in most suitable way possible.

• The scanning time of the antivirus is quite faster
• The scan results are optimum
• The advanced technology “Photon” makes sure to offer most effective protection to your system
You may download free 30 days trail version of the software and purchase its license version for 1 year @ 500 INR after trail offer is completed

Bitdefender Anti-virus Plus

Kaspersky Antivirus

It is the most technologically advanced security system available today in the market. The features include the exploit prevention engine that offers exceptional scanning results to the users.

• Scanning is quite effective and faster
• Protect computer from all external threats
• Detects and prevents malware, threats and viruses and keep performing in background
Free 30 days virus scan and total security
Available at all online stores @ 1000 INR with license validity of 365 days

Kaspersky Antivirus

Norton Plus Antivirus

Norton Plus is the all-time hit security system by Symantec that offers complete protection to computer from viruses and other external threats. Features include vulnerability protection, link scanning, and anti-phishing. It is quite effective in detecting threats and offer 24/7 complete security system.

• Blocks internet worms at entry point
• Blocks hackers from accessing the files
• Runs smoothly in the background and offers complete protection to computer
The trail version is only available for 15 days and thereafter you need to purchase license version by paying 1200 INR for 360 days

Norton Plus Antivirus

 

Avast Pro Antivirus

The well renowned antivirus software, Avast Pro comes with useful tools to offer complete security and prevents all foreign threats. The automatic scanning feature in scheduled time and automatic updates of virus definitions make Avast Pro the best security system for your Windows PC. The “Do Not Track” feature of this antivirus program enhances the privacy level for several key web browsers.

• Protect the important files from hackers by hindering their access to your system
• Prevent time-consuming and malicious email scams
• Safe Zone – A virtual window to prevent theft and larceny of banking database
It offers 30 days free trail software
• The license for one year of this software will cost you 800 INR

Avast Pro Antivirus

AVG Antivirus

Though it is free antivirus software, but offers very effective security system to your Windows computer with user friendly and better interface. But, paid version of this antivirus software is more optimized for all updated Windows operating system like Windows 7/8/8.1. Moreover, the paid version comes with several additional features to enhance the performance level of your system.

• It is the quick performance booster for your computer
• Prevents hackers, spammers and online spamming
• Easy to use and performs in the background without making your system perform slower
Available in both free and paid version. The free version performs well, but the paid version comes with additional features and will cost you around 600 INR.

AVG Antivirus

F-Secure Antivirus

It is also very powerful and effective antivirus software program available today that removes viruses, malwares and all external threats from the computer. The automatic software update feature and under-friendly interface make it the most favored antivirus program today.

• It regularly checks all incoming emails for threats
• Blocks all tracking cookies automatically
• Enhance the performance of the system
Enjoy free trail offer of the software for first 30 days and thereafter purchase the license @ 1500 INR for 24 months.

F-Secure Antivirus

Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essential by Microsoft is the far better free antivirus software program compared to all other free versions. It effectively removes and detects malware threats and other viruses from the computer.

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• Simple and easy to use interface

• Offers optimal results for Windows PC
• Update of the software can be done regularly for better performance
It is totally a free downloadable security system for your computer

Microsoft Security Essentials

Avira Free Antivirus

Avira Antivirus is the most effective software program today for all Windows versions. This security system has been updated with some advanced features like Web Dashboard, and Online Essentials which make it look better and modern than its predecessor.

• Detects malware, threats and viruses easily
• Keep informing the user about the virus attack through pop-up menu
• Remove all the threats and viruses from computer in no time and increases the performance level too
This is a free downloadable antivirus software program, but paid version is also available at 600 INR approximately that offers 99.99% total internet security.

Microsoft Security Essentials

Panda Antivirus Pro

Panda Pro comes with the most advanced feature that effectively detects the malware and threats in the computer and remove them in no time. The interface of the antivirus is easy to understand and use.

• Keep on checking malwares, harmful threats, spywares, rootkits, and viruses and remove them completely from the system
• It is easy to install and use
• Runs effectively in the background to detect the threats
It comes with 30 days free trial version and the license for one year for total security will cost you around 500 INR

Panda Antivirus Pro

McAfee Plus Antivirus

This is the most advanced antivirus software available for Windows PC as it comes with several custom scanning options that keep your computer free from all types of malware threats.

• Blocks all infected cookies, emails and downloaded files
• Prevent all incoming threats from entering the system
• Best in detecting the most risky malwares and viruses in Windows PC
Take advantage of 30 days free trail offer
• You may opt for the license version @ 999 INR for 365 days

McAfee Plus Antivirus

So, these were top 10 antivirus software programs for Windows 7/8/8.1. Make your selection vigilantly to opt for the best software program to protect your system from all kind of threats. Do share your reviews about above mentioned antivirus programs.


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