Top All-in-One Security Suites
Symantec's suite is a solid performer and easy to use. Kaspersky's and BitDefender's suites are the fastest to respond to new malware outbreaks, while McAfee offers lots of extra features.
PC World Staff
Bottom Line:
This easy-to-use security suite lacks sufficient protection to stop many of today's threats. Don't use it.
PC World Rating:
72 (Good)
- Price for use on up to three PCs: $70
- PCW Rating: 72 Good
- Performance: Fair
- Design: Good
- Features: Good
- Last Rated: November 29, 2007
Bottom Line:
The firewall is better than most, but you'll want to pair it with your choice of antivirus program due to anemic settings and speed.
PC World Rating:
72 (Good)
- Price for use on up to three PCs: $60
- PCW Rating: 72 Good
- Performance: Good
- Design: Good
- Features: Poor
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- Last Rated: November 29, 2007
Bottom Line:
Great threat detection is offset by a lack of features typical of a security suite.
PC World Rating:
73 (Good)
- Price for use on up to three PCs: $87
- PCW Rating: 73 Good
- Performance: Very Good
- Design: Very Good
- Features: Poor
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- Last Rated: November 29, 2007
Bottom Line:
A good feature set and malware disinfection are offset by below-average detection and interface bugs.
PC World Rating:
77 (Good)
- Price for use on up to three PCs: $50
- PCW Rating: 77 Good
- Performance: Good
- Design: Fair
- Features: Very Good
- Last Rated: November 29, 2007
Bottom Line:
Excellent performer is best for experts who dont need guidance regarding security extras and pop-up alerts.
PC World Rating:
79 (Good)
- Price for use on up to three PCs: $50
- PCW Rating: 79 Good
- Performance: Good
- Design: Good
- Features: Good
- Last Rated: November 29, 2007
Bottom Line:
Its ample features include a backup program and antispam plug-ins, but threat detection could be better.
PC World Rating:
80 (Very Good)
- Price for use on up to three PCs: $70
- PCW Rating: 80 Very Good
- Performance: Good
- Design: Good
- Features: Superior
- Last Rated: November 29, 2007
Bottom Line:
This top-tier security suite scans slowly, but it responds quickly to new outbreaks and has a nice design.
PC World Rating:
82 (Very Good)
- Price for use on up to three PCs: $70
- PCW Rating: 82 Very Good
- Performance: Very Good
- Design: Superior
- Features: Very Good
- Last Rated: November 29, 2007
Bottom Line:
Norton offers solid performance, including the best behavior-based protection against unknown threats.
PC World Rating:
84 (Very Good)
- Price for use on up to three PCs: $70
- PCW Rating: 84 Very Good
- Performance: Very Good
- Design: Very Good
- Features: Superior
- Last Rated: November 29, 2007
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