Top 10 Best Anti-Virus for Windows 7

Windows 7 the newest operating system from Microsoft, simplifies computer security, making it easier for you to reduce the risk of damage caused by viruses, spyware and other malware.

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Here are the top 10 best Anti-Virus for Windows 7 that provides real-time protection for your home or small business PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Not all of the anti-virus are freeware but you can download free trial to get things started. Enjoy and Share!

1 – Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials is a new, free consumer anti-malware solution for your computer. It helps protect against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It’s available as a no-cost download for Windows XP SP2 and higher, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.

It installs after a quick download and Genuine Windows validation and then stays automatically up-to-date with the latest protection technology and signature updates. It runs quietly in the background and schedules a scan when your computer is most likely idle. You only see alerts when you need to take action.

2 – Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 offers real-time automated protection from a range of IT threats. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 provides the basic tools needed to protect your PC and work silently in the background while you enjoy your digital life.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 offers a number of new and improved features together with unique protection technologies to address the latest online threats, keeping your PC running smoothly and customize protection according to your activities.

3 – BitDefender Antivirus PRO 2011

BitDefender Antivirus PRO 2011 is an award-winning antivirus protection software which detects and prevents the most dangerous viruses and malicious activities, such as online fraud, spyware, and online identity theft. Its automatic hourly updates ensure that you remain safe 24/7-without slowing down your PC or interrupting game play.

Use the step-by-step videos, which are built right in to your BitDefender antivirus protection software, to easily navigate your way through common security challenges.

4 – Norton AntiVirus 2011

Norton AntiVirus 2011 protects your PC against the latest viruses, spyware, and other threats. Delivers fast, powerful online protection to keep you a step ahead of cyber attacks. Lets you chat, email and share files without worry. Updates automatically, offers easy-to-use features and includes free customer support during your subscription period.

Norton AntiVirus 2011 instantly checks where files came from and how long they’ve been around to identify and stop new crimeware faster than other, less sophisticated security software.

5 – McAfee AntiVirus Plus

McAfee Active Protection technology instantly analyzes and blocks new and emerging threats in milliseconds, so there’s virtually no gap in your protection. Unlike the competition, threats are analyzed and blocked in milliseconds, so you don’t have to wait for regular updates to arrive.

Detects, blocks, and removes viruses, spyware, adware, even rootkits—insidious programs designed to tamper with your PC. Blocks outsiders from hacking into your PC. Helps you know about a website’s risks before you click to stop malware threats.

6 – AVG AntiVirus 2011

AVG Anti-Virus offers real-time protection against today’s most sophisticated threats. Chat, download and exchange files with confidence; play games and watch videos without worry or interruption. AVG 2011’s scans are even faster. AVG Smart Scanning works while you’re away and runs in low-priority mode when you return.

Automatically checks links exchanged on Facebook and MySpace in real time so that you and your friends stay safe. AVG Search-Shield places safety ratings next to each link in your search results, letting you know which sites can be trusted.

7 – Avast Pro Antivirus 6

avast! Pro Antivirus employs complete virtualization technology to increase your protection. Any application can be run in the virtual Sandbox environment, to prevent attackers from reaching your PC. The avast! SafeZone gives you an isolated desktop fortress for even more sensitive operations.

Avast unique boot-time scanner cleans your PC before the Windows operating system can start to activate any viruses or malware beneath. Script Shield detects malevolent scripts hidden in web pages and prevents them from hijacking and damaging your computer.

8 – ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4

ESET NOD32 is “lean and mean,” typically using just 60 MB of memory and features an energy-sipping battery mode. ESET NOD32 is lightning fast and operates smoothly in the background, so you won’t even notice it’s there.

Rely on comprehensive protection against a range of web-based attacks including web-access, protocol filtering, and in-depth scanning of compressed and encrypted communications. Uncover and remove rootkits before cybercriminals steal your passwords or gain control of your computer.

9 – Avira AntiVir

Avira AntiVir Premium places 6 extra layers of security in front of the award winning technologies at the centre of the basic antivirus. It doesn’t just wait and sort out a virus only when it arrives at your PC. Now it stops problems before they even reach you through the internet. So you can feel much more comfortable, spending much more time online.

Avira Guard prevents infection from viruses, worms and Trojans, Avira ProActiv spots unknown viruses by how they act, AntiPhishing protects you against identity theft attacks and much more

10 – Panda Antivirus Pro 2011

Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 offers the easiest and most intuitive protection for your computer ever. Install it and forget about viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers and online fraud. Chat, share photos and videos, do online shopping and banking, read your favourite blogs or browse the web with total peace of mind and without interruptions.

Millions of Panda Security users instantly share malware-related information, automatically improving protection across all connected computers.

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