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Panda Antivirus Review

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Panda Antivirus 2010 $49.95 http://www.pandasecurity.com/

Virus Protection 93% Ease Of Use 92% Value For Money 94% Other Features 92% Support 92%

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Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 (Includes Firewall) Price: $49.95 Per Year (1 PC license) or $50.95 (3 PC license)

Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 is a great all round antivirus program and includes some very simple to use advanced tools and features. It is not the absolute best choice, however it does have a few great features that make it a program worth considering.

Virus Protection – 92%

With Panda, you can expect comprehensive protection against many types of threats from rootkits to viruses, and the program incorporates many common virus signatures with a comprehensive and proactive detection system.

Ease of Use – 93%

This anti virus software is laid out in an easy to understand format with simple access to each feature. you can run a manual anti virus scan or schedule it for a time that is convenient. It tends to update automatically each day to ensure that you are protected from all of the latest virus threats.

Installation and Resource Usage – 90%

Installation requires around 6 minutes and no system reboot is needed after installation. during a scan, Panda requires around 58MB of disk space which is a much larger use of resources than many available anti virus programs. the scan speed tends to be quite low and can take an inordinate amount of time.

Spyware/Adware Protection – 92%

As with most anti virus software programs, you can expect comprehensive protection with Panda against malware, spyware, and most other common threats.

Email/Phishing/IM Protection – 89%

All IM is scanned in real time during a conversation, emails are scanned before they end up in your inbox, and all programs are analyzed to determine the behavior which allows the software to block programs that may harm your computer. Works with most IM programs, including AOL, MSN, Yahoo and Trillian. the anti phishing protection leaves much to be desired as up to 80% of phishing sites are not detected with this anti virus program.

Firewall Protection – 93%

The firewall is straight forward and easy to configure. you can set it to ask for permission each time a program attempts access to your computer, or you can configure it with automatic permissions to save time and cut down on frustration. It is easy to set up rules for either a public or a home network which makes it very convenient for a person who travels often and uses a laptop. all internet traffic is instantly scanned, notwithstanding the browser that you have installed.

Overall – 92%

This anti virus is designed to be very simple to use, has an easy and straight forward interface, and tends to make “decisions” for you so that you do not have to as far as permissions, etc. If you are a much more advanced user, you may not appreciate this, but for the beginner or novice, it is a welcome feature. there is not much noticeable lag during a routine scan, so you don’t have to worry that your work will be interrupted. the lack of phone support is very noticeable; however, the program is so easy to use, you may not need any support at all. there is an in program user manual, a user forum, blog and FAQ section. Click here to visit the Panda website now User Reviews & Comments

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