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The Internet makes it possible for a new virus to spread around the globe in only minutes. Antivirus software is one of the single most important pieces of software on your system. While many new systems come with antivirus software pre-installed, it may not be the best choice for your needs and it most certainly is out of date by the time it's delivered to your home. The latest freeware tool from Norton Labs offers to do Vista users a favor by turning off many of those annoying User Access Control prompts. If you're wondering what Symantec wants in return...so were we. Though User Access Control may have struck a measurable blow against malicious programs' ability to gain elevated rights in Windows Vista, it has actually become one of users' least liked features because of how annoying it can become. For everything that could possibly have a negative impact on the system if it's done unintentionally, UAC can suspend Vista's normal operation momentarily, while it asks the user to Continue the operation that's about to be performed, even if it's the user himself who requested it. Certifiable ProtectionAntivirus software must be able to detect 100% of all in-the-wild threats to provide proper protection. Various agencies exist to determine which products meet these criteria. AV-Test.org performs the most extensive testing, using both in-the-wild (ItW) and Zoo viruses with displayed results for various categories of threats. Their results form the decision basis for our Top Picks. - AV-Test.org
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True Cost of OwnershipAfter choosing a few certified products to test, determine what the actual cost of ownership is. Unlike other forms of software, antivirus software must be continually updated to remain effective. Additionally, new versions should be purchased annually to maintain the highest level of protection. Vendor prices for upgrades and annual licenses vary widely. Features, Bells, and WhistlesIf you use email, IM, or file-sharing applications, you will want to choose virus software that offers extra protection for those avenues. If you have an older system, you may want to forgo some of the extra bells and whistles and choose a basic antivirus software package that consumes fewer system resources. Antivirus Software Top PicksUsing the above criteria and testing performed by AV-Test.org, over thirty virus software programs were analyzed and seven were chosen as this year's Top Picks for antivirus software for Windows. Excellent options for Macintosh users are also available. Tags: Norton AntiVirus 2009, free Norton AntiVirus 2009 download, Norton AntiVirus, AntiVirus 2009, Norton 2009, security software, pc protection programs, Norton AntiVirus 2009 reviews, Norton AntiVirus 2009
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