Over the next few weeks we are going to run a series of comparisons between different Anti-Virus Software. In these comparison post’s we’re going to show you the main features that the two products provide and then 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. This time it is Norton’s 360 v3.0 vs AVG’s Award Winning Internet Security v8.5.
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| Download Time | Average | Fast |
| Installation | Quick but slightly tedious (you have to register for a second time.) Doesn’t help you set up the general running of the software. | Takes an average length of time. Quite extensive and helps you set up the basic features of the software. |
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| Identity Protection (Including Phishing Protection, Checks Links, Keeps you details safe whilst shopping online, etc) |
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| Backup Software | |
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| Protects against Viruses, Bots, Spyware, Rootkits, Worms, Trojan Horses, etc. | |
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| Online Storage Available? | |
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| Helps Secure and Monitor Networks | |
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| Download and Instant Messenger Screening | |
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| Firewall Protection | |
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| RRP | 1 Year: £59.99 2 Years: £109.99 |
1 Year: £39.14
2 Years: £58.71 |
| Available to Download from Brandstar? | |
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| Overall Rating | 9 out of 14 | 12 out of 14 |
So to conclude, from our investigations and playing around with the two software’s, we can announce that we think AVG Internet Security is the better software of the two. It may not have any backup software within the package but it works out cheaper to get AVG and then buy yourself a decent back up tool and external hard drive.
Next time we’ll be comparing AVG Internet Security with McAfee Total Protection.
