Fastest antivirus software 2010

Fastest antivirus software 2010

Russia independent information-analytical center Anti-Malware.ru decided to find out which of the fastest antivirus software. The estimation was made for speed and the consumption of system resources.

Tests gave an entertaining result. Fastest boot the computer, which as a means to combat malware have been installed Avira, Trend Micro, F-Secure and Norton. These programs are only a 10% increase in the standard boot time. And the worst on this indicator were found Sophos and Panda - 60%. On the other hand, the minimum amount of RAM in idle mode consumes Antivirus BitDefender, Kaspersky, Panda and Outpost - they are satisfied with 50 MB of RAM.

No less important was the test that monitors in real time. Unparalleled showed antivirus Avast. Little behind him Antivirus Avira, Norton, BitDefender, Sophos, AVG, Kaspersky Internet Security and Panda. However, we must bear in mind that in reality work Avira, Norton, BitDefender, and Kaspersky Anti-Virus will run faster due to embedded system optimization subsequent audits.

The best on-demand scanning speed showed antivirus Avira. Few gave him Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Norton, BitDefender, F-Secure and Outpost.

After a series of tests, the researchers Malware.ru noted that among the leaders in nominations "the fastest anti-virus monitoring," "fastest virus scanner on demand" and "the fastest anti-virus software to work with office software, most often provided to Avira and BitDefender -- three references. Behind them are Avast, AVG and Norton. Without the "awards" were anti-virus software from Microsoft and Dr.Web. What is the truth, not to say that they are bad, just not very fast.

Fastest antivirus software 2011 (may 2011)

The new test, we measured and compared the parameters that affect how the user perceives the rate of anti-virus programs, namely:

• Time of loading the operating system Windows;
• Size of memory consumption and CPU usage;
• The speed of copying files (on-access antivirus scanner);
• Scan speed (speed of a virus scanner);
• Speed of start of five widespread office programs.  

The received results give a fair idea of speed of the presented anti-virus programs. Having compared this data with results of other tests Anti-Malware.ru, any user can make the realized choice in favor of this or that anti-virus decision.


The fastest antivirus monitors:


Platinum Award: Avira, AVG, ZoneAlarm, Avast, Kaspersky, Eset, Trend Micro, Dr.web
Gold Award: BitDefender, PC tools, Outpost, F-Secure, Norton, Emsisoft
Silver Award: Comodo
Bronze Award: G Data
Unrewarded: Panda, Microsoft, McAfee, VBA32

The fastest virus scanner on demand (on-demand scanner):

Platinum Award: Avira

Gold Award: BitDefender, F-Secure, Norton, G Data, Kaspersky, Outpost
Silver Award: Trend Micro, Eset, Avast
Bronze Award: AVG, ZoneAlarm, Panda, PC Tools, MaAfee, Emsisoft
Unrewarded: Comodo, Microsoft, Dr. Web, VBA32
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Trend Micro signed an OEM agreement with Asus

Trend Micro has signed an OEM agreement with one of the world's largest manufacturers of personal computers - ASUS. Now, Trend Micro Internet Security will be included delivery of some laptops, desktops and netbooks Eee PC worldwide.

The small volume occupied by the memory, speed of installation and effectiveness of protection, which includes unique features parental controls: all these advantages at once can evaluate buyers of computers ASUS, who decide to take a 60-day trial of Trend Micro Internet Security.

Trend Micro Internet Security gives the freedom and sense of security when shopping, banking transactions conducted on the Internet without worries about upgrading remedies or management. Trend Micro Internet Security is created on the basis of infrastructure Trend Micro Smart Protection Network, which uses global sources of information about threats and provides instant and constant protection.

"We use products Trend Micro, because they provide reliable and practical protection against the full range of Internet threats, including adware, spyware, viruses, worms, spam, etc., - said President of ASUS Computer International, Steve Chan. - Now our customers can ensure reliable protection of their laptops, computers, portable devices and netbooks as soon after purchase.

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