The best security software for Windows Vista

jjones | Guides | 02/03/2007 00:00am
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Windows Vista is the most secure operating system Microsoft has ever released, but this isn’t to say that you should take your security for granted. Even with the new security features, viruses and spyware can still be a threat. To be completely safe, we’d recommend getting some security software. Here’s our selection.

At 5… F-Secure Internet Security 2007

Price £35 | http://www.f-secure.co.uk/

Efficient and fast security software. Not as many bells or whistles of Norton or McAfee but it offers low-cost multiple user licences.

At 4… Panda Internet Security 2007

Price £35 | www.pandasoftware.com

A fast, system-light suite that may not offer as many features as others, but excels at the core anti-virus and firewall protection.

At 3… Norton Internet Security 2007

Price £19.99 | www.norton.com

Complete antivirus and firewall protection. An enhanced all-new interface makes Norton more efficient and faster to use.

At 2… Microsoft Live OneCare

Price £35 | safety.live.com

Integrated protection against virus attacks, spyware, hackers and phishing. From the company that makes your operating system.

And at 1… McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007

Price £25 | www.mcafee.com

With a breadth of protection ranging from the usual firewall and virus scanning tools all the way to automatic back-ups and web site analysis, McAfee has your safety covered from every angle – and with top notch detection rates. Includes spyware protection, online image analysis, network monitor and performance tools.

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