Norton
This product is still one of the best anti-virus available, but it doesn't have all of the features of Kaspersky and is more resource-intensive.
Kaspersky
Thumbs up for Kaspersky! It offers the best possible protection for users when it comes to anti-virus. It's internationally recognized as one of the finest anti-virus products today since the product exceeds normal standards. It provides antivirus protection as well as email and Web protection.
Its 2009 anti-virus product has been rated as one of "The Best Antivirus Programs for Windows XP."
Norton
This anti-virus product is an effective product, but not as good as Kaspersky. It is a product that is easy to install and use. It's a step above its previous version as the 2009 version offers real-time, scheduled, and on-demand scanning options. The NAV 2010 version offers new features that will reduce the task in scanning and removing of malware, as well as improves protection against the latest viruses, spyware, and more at a price of only $39.99 (at symantec.com). Traditionally resource-intensive, Norton has improved this aspect, but it might still result bulky
NAV 2010 improvements include:
- Faster protection
- Quick, full and custom scan
Its new features: it includes Norton File Insight, Download Insight, System Insight, Threat Insight, Insight Network, and SONAR 2.
Kaspersky
This anti-virus product is the better product between it and Norton. The 2009 version provides up-to-date protection, and protects users from Phishing and Malware sites. It offers real-time automated protection against current Internet threats. Additionally, it provides real-time scanning of e-mails. Simply said, with the 2009 anti-virus product alone, you are able to get complete antivirus protection from viruses and spyware, as well as from infected Websites. It even got better with the extra tools and features in their KAV 2010 version. KAV 2010 provides essential PC protection (in fully automated real-time) at a price of only $39.95 (at kaspersky.com).
KAV 2010 improvements include:
- Basic identity theft protection
- Blocking of suspicious programs based on their behavior
Its new feature: It has color-coding of links to unsafe websites.