Here are some key features of "K7 AntiVirus Plus":

· Auto Update : Product automatically updates itself from the Internet. Constant protection from new viruses, spyware and other types of malware

· Enhanced Scan Engine : The fastest scan engine in its class. Certified by Virus Bulletin. Checkmark certified. Vista certified by Microsoft.

· Real-time scanner : All new files accessed, downloaded, created or modified are automatically scanned. Ensures complete protection at all times.

· Fastest AV scanner : K7 AntiVirus does not slow down your system while protecting it. Has the smallest memory footprint and a program size of less than 10 MB.

· Anti-Spyware : Stops unwanted programs from installing themselves without your approval. Certified by Checkmark.

· Anti-Malware : Stops all types of malware such as Trojans, Worms, Rootkits, Adware and Key Logger exploits

· E-mail scanner : Automatically scans e-mails and attachments

Here are some key features of "COMODO Internet Security Premium":

Default Deny Protection(DDP):

· Only known and listed PC-safe files and applications are able to access your PC.

Prevention-based protection:

· Firewall and Antivirus combine to stop viruses and malware before they enter the PC.

Sandbox technology:

· The sandbox is a virtual operating environment for untrusted programs – ensuring viruses and other malicious software are completely isolated from the rest of your computer.

Personalized protection alerts:

· Firewall quickly learns the rules you set for downloading software, and adjusts its alerts accordingly to fit your needs.

Real-time access to updated virus definitions:

· Automatic updates mean greatest possible protection possible against zero-day threats.

Here are some key features of "Comodo AntiVirus":

Default Deny Protection:

· Makes sure that only known PC-safe applications execute

Prevention-based security:

· Stops viruses and malware before they access your computer…so it isn't too late to stop them.

Auto Sandbox Technology:

· The sandbox is a virtual operating environment for untrusted programs – ensuring viruses and other malicious software are completely isolated from the rest of your computer

Full strength, top notch virus detection and elimination:

· Our download offers free Antivirus protection that exceeds the protection offered by expensive security suites

Quarantine system to isolate suspicious files:

· Possible viruses are kept executing to ensure that nothing "sneaky" gets through

Personalized protection:

· Set virus scans to run on a schedule, when it's convenient for you

Spyware Scanning:

· Spyware Scanner detects and cleans malware infections in PC registry and disks.

TrustPort Antivirus for Small Business Server description

An antivirus solution especially tailored for small to medium companies

Maximum security for individual workstations and servers, as well as at the entry point of your network. Protects your computer data against cyber crime, whilst freeing you from spam. Allows you to remotely deploy security software on workstations with advanced central administration.

TrustPort Antivirus for Small Business Server offers you several protection functions:

· End point antivirus

· Entry point antivirus

· Network antispam

· Web filtering

· Encryption technology

· Central administration

Here are some key features of "Rising Antivirus Free Edition":

Zero-Day Computer Security Protection with Rising Cloud Security:

· Rising Cloud Security 3.0, with high intelligence performance based on strong technique support from Rising Cloud Security Data Center which is the largest one in Asia and, the most efficient Rising Antivirus Virtual Machine Technique, as well as Rising Virtual Engine Technique, to perform the most excellent platform focusing on intelligent data collection, automatic data analysis, and providing professional security solution against Internet threats, behaviors of malicious attack from hackers, habits of computer users setting computer security defense, and traditional computer security defense.

Computer Security Protection:

· Based on triple layers security defense structure of Rising Cloud Security 3.0 and, integrated traditional monitor and intelligent active defense functions, Rising Antivirus 2011 instantly defenses personal computer security.

File Monitor:

· Automatically intercepts and deletes Trojan, Backdoor, Worm, and other malicious viruses program while opening a file.

Email Monitor:

· Scans inbound (POP3) and outbound (SMTP) emails against Trojan, Backdoor, Worm, and other malicious viruses program.

USB Disk Protection:

· Automatically intercepts and deletes unknown Trojan, Backdoor, Worm, and other malicious viruses program while removable devices connect to computer via USB port.

Combines Symantec AntiVirus with advanced threat prevention

Antivirus protection is always required, regardless of the type of system one works on, be it a physical or a virtual one. Symantec Endpoint Protection is a software solution developed to secure servers, desktop, laptops and virtual environments against a wide range of threats. 

This application is based on a technology called the Symantec Insight which can monitor the prevalence and security rating of almost any known app on the Internet, so users can rest assured that the programs they are installing are completely safe. 

Not only is Symantec Endpoint Protection especially enhanced for virtual infrastructures’ protection, but it can also randomize scans and updates, maintain a shared scan cache and scan offline images, as well as automatically identify or manage virtual clients.

A special function of this application is the integrated recovery tool that can be used to generate a self-booting CD or USB stick which includes a suite of Symantec malware removal utilities. Once created, the new CD or USB stick can boot the host infected PC into a virus free state that permits users to remove the detected malware with ease (and retrieve valuable documents in the process). 

Anti-virus and anti-spyware scanner based on the Dr.WEB engine

Dr. Web CureIt! is, just like its name suggests, an application designed to cure your computer and clean the infected files, regardless if we’re talking about spyware or viruses.

One of the greatest things about this downloadable software is that it doesn’t need to be installed. 

There are three scanning modes available, “Express”, “Complete” and “Custom”, with a short explanation provided in the right panel right in the main window. 

The “Express” mode for example will scan random access memory, boot sectors of all disks, startup objects, boot disk root directory, root Windows folder, Windows system folder, user documents folder, system temporary folder and user temporary folder.

It’s being delivered as an executable file that needs just a double click to be launched which, in some cases, is the only viable solution. Viruses and spyware are often trying to block installation of new antiviruses and security software, so this is indeed a major advantage.

On the contrary, probably the worst thing about Dr. WEB CureIt! is its interface. It’s boring to say the least, and the user is assaulted with multiple splash screens, as the software loads in the background.

Guard Yourself, Your House and Your Family against Digital Threats!

Exterminate It! Is part of the new group of apps that comes to fight against malware alongside fully fledged security software, trying to offer users what they need the most: advanced detection, real-time protection and regular updates.

The interface is indeed very easy to use, because all things are neatly organized in a list, allowing you to start a scan, update, or check the options for some configuration tools.

While the options menu has only a few settings mostly related to Internet connection configuration and AntiRootkit tools, the scanning process is just basic.

There's a more comprehensive scanning mode that will check the whole computer for malicious files, but you also have the possibility to check the memory or perform a Smart Scan. Another option for scanning will enable you to choose a specific folder or drive and verify it on the fly.

Detect and remove specific malicious software

 Norman Malware Cleaner is one of the new apps in the security software industry, promising to keep computers around the world away from malware and other dangerous files that could compromise user’s safety.

Although it comes packed as an over 130 MB file, Norman Malware Cleaner has adopted a different approach. 

It doesn’t have an installer, since viruses are now attempting to block installation of antiviruses and security tools, so it’s being delivered as an executable file, which means you only need to double click the file to launch the app.

The interface is pretty basic and that’s a very good thing, since the purpose of the whole software is to find and delete infections. 

There are four scanning modes, quick, normal, full and custom, so choose the one that fits you best. Of course, the full mode will need much more time, while the quick one is better for a quick analysis of the computer.

During our testing, scanning the computer in quick mode took around 2 minutes, while the full option needed around 20 minutes to complete. Still, the latter was a bit more efficient as it checked every single file on the computer for malicious data.

There are multiple options available in the dedicated tab, giving you the power to enable verbose logging, quarantine, archive unpacking, memory scanning, FakeAV scanning, rootkit cleaning, multithreading, detection of potentially unwanted programs and Sandbox.