pctoolbox.co.uk » Automatic Update http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk tech.blog Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:36:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Kaspersky Internet Security vs AVG Internet Security http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk/2009/06/09/kaspersky-internet-security-vs-avg-internet-security/ http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk/2009/06/09/kaspersky-internet-security-vs-avg-internet-security/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:00:25 +0000 Alex http://pctoolbox.co.uk/?p=1009 Today we continue our series of Antivirus comparisons.  This time round we’re comparing Kaspersky Internet Security and the Award Winning AVG Internet Security.  Many of you wouldn’t have heard of Kaspersky as it’s not one of the big three.  To find out more check out their website!  The comparison will involve an overview of the features each package has and then at the end we’ll tell you which we think is better through our rating system.  Our ratings are worked out by the amount of ticks the product has.  Further points are awarded for faster download, simpler/better installation and cheaper price.

Feature Kaspersky Internet Security AVG Internet Security
Download Time
 Fast Fast
Installation A little frustrating as it wouldn’t install on many occasions as it kept identifying previous antivirus software which had been uninstalled.  Also, it wouldn’t allow me to have programs such as ‘SpyBot’ installed on my machine to complement the software.

Once it started working it was very fast and efficient.  Allows you to configure basic features which is a great feature.

 Takes an average length of time.  Quite extensive and helps you set up the basic features of the software.
Anti-Malware tick tick
Anti-Spyware tick tick
Firewall tick tick
Scans Files, Emails, Links, Instant Messenger and Internet Traffic tick tick
Automatic Updater tick tick
Antivirus tick tick
Antispam tick tick
Protects Wi-Fi and VPN Connections tick tick
Anti-Phishing tick tick
Identity Protection tick tick
Parental Control tick cross
Anti-Rootkit cross tick
Available to buy from Brandstar? cross tick
RRP

£39.99 (1 PC)

£39.14 (1 PC)
Overall Rating
 12 out of 16 15 out of 16

InterfaceOverall, I am very impressed with Kaspersky Internet Security.  It has great potential, it just needs some tlc.  I can see Kaspersky really fighting AVG for the top spot in a few years time, but it is the new boy on the block and still has a little further to go.  Furthermore, Kaspersky’s virus protection statistics aren’t as good as the ‘Big Three’ (McAfee, Norton and AVG).  AVG has an all round better performance and product quality.  One thing I really don’t like about Kaspersky is its lack of compatability.  For example, you would expect your antivirus software to go with complementary products, such as; SpyBot – Search and Destroy.  Whereas Kaspersky doesn’t, which is very frustrating.  You have to uninstall all security software before you install Kaspersky.

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