Antivirus Software - Top 3 Antivirus Software Programs Reviewed

Antivirus software is in huge demand these days, and hundreds of them are available with different specifications and capabilities. In this mad rush of the latest antivirus software all over the place, how should one go about picking the best ones? The first thing to know before selecting an antivirus software program is that the playing field is much larger than just McAfee and Norton. Also, the prices are much lower than what most people suspect it would cost. Once that's out of the way, you will want to look for a few specific things:

First, the protection should include more than just the traditional virus protection and should cover spyware, adware and worms too. While this may seem obvious, there are some antivirus software programs that don't include these in their package unless you pay extra.

Second, there should be no extra charges for updating the Virus Definition database on the antivirus software. Most antivirus softwares charge an extra fee for this, but you can find some really good ones that don't (two of them are mentioned below).

Third, get one that offers a free scan. If the new antivirus software can't do any better than your old one, then there's no point in getting it.

Fourth, check how often the virus definitions are updated. Don't settle for less than daily updates. Newer threats come out every few hours and are capable of causing huge damage if you go for more than few days without any updates.

Fifth, look at the tech support. Some programs, such as Norton, will charge you for tech support on a per incident basis (or monthly/yearly). You do not want that. If there's something wrong with the software, they should correct it or help you without charge. Also see how quick their response is.

Keeping all that in mind, here are the top 3 antivirus software programs available today (in descending order - third, second and first):