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Security Starter Kit 2010

Viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers — a new PC can be susceptible to the most insidious of plots. We've devised a list of essential and free security programs to protect your computer and your sanity.

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010

Going by older detection and removal numbers, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware offers competent if basic security protection. However, so do many free competitors. This year, we recommend giving Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010 a pass.

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Reviews

  • Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010

    Trend Micro Internet Security Pro's broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but questionable efficacy and middling performance mean it's a program we're not recommending for this year.

  • Avira AntiVir 9

    AntiVir 9 doesn't appear to have changed much — but that's only because the interface sports the slightest of what's new. One-click infection removal, rolled-in anti-spyware and other strong security enhancements top the feature list.

  • Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition 8.0

    The Anniversary Edition continues the publisher's tradition of adroitly addressing user concerns, but is still not quite perfect.

  • 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.

  • Microsoft Windows Defender

    Microsoft Windows Defender is perhaps the best free antispyware application we looked at this year, but it's lacking when compared to brand-name antivirus-plus-antispyware solutions.

  • Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6

    Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 is light and fast and consistently wins detection awards against the competition; it's worthy of our Editors' Choice designation.

  • Trend Micro Anti-Spyware 3

    Trend Micro Anti-Spyware 3 is a solid and easy-to-use choice for your antispyware protection.

  • ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware 6

    ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware 6 catches most spyware and provides a deep level of protection but requires more user intervention than its competitors.

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Features

  • Spyware Central

    A complete guide to battling spyware, including reviews of twelve antispyware applications, downloads, FAQ, a spyware glossary of terms, and other helpful resources.

  • Spyware roundup

    Hidden bits of code known as spyware may be broadcasting your innermost secrets to the world. Here's how to put a stop to it.

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  • Who you callin' spyware, spyware?

    You can't be sure that any given antispyware tool will catch what you want it to and ignore what it should, so you'll need to run more than one.

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DIYs and How-to

  • How to avoid suspicious websites

    Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.

  • Beat back that Trojan horse

    Accidents happen. Somewhere, somehow you've clicked the wrong link and a Trojan horse has piled your PC with adware and spyware. Learn some basic techniques for beating back the assailants.

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Downloads

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