is CA anti virus a better anti virus software or Kaspersky? I
currently have CA anti virus installed. I installed it due to the
quote below:
CA Anti-Virus provides complete protection against viruses, worms
and Trojan horse programs. The easy-to-use interface and frequent
automatic updates make it effortless to stay protected, and with
quick scan times and efficient use of system resources, it won't
bog down your PC.
Computer Associates Antivirus 8 is the latest version of the award
winning antivirus protection software for your home and home office
PC. Developed by a world leader in internet security software, so
you can take comfort in the complete virus protection.
CA Anti-Virus provides complete protection against viruses, worms
and Trojan horse programs. The easy-to-use interface and frequent
automatic updates make it effortless to stay protected, and with
quick scan times and efficient use of system resources, it won't
bog down your PC.
CA Antivirus detects and removes 100% of computer viruses in the
wild* keeping you safe from virtually all known virus threats.
Plus, with automatic software updates, new threats that emerge
daily wont stand a chance. A full range of features for a
fraction of the cost gives you powerful control, invaluable
protection, and the confidence to surf and download securely.
Key Features :
- New! Up to $1,500 Protection Against Damage caused by Computer
Viruses*. If your PC fails due to a virus infection after CA
Anti-Virus is properly installed, you can receive up to $1,500 in
technical service and hardware replacement. Program administered by
Warranty Corporation of America (WaCA), a full service
administration company. Only available to US residents. Click here
for complete details.
- New! Secure Now provides proactive protection by monitoring
critical program functions and settings, and reminding you to keep
your security at an optimal level.
- New! Quick Tips provide you with helpful, at-your-fingertips
answers to commonly asked questions, easing the burden of searching
the Help file or contacting Support for assistance.
- New! Threat Outbreak Warning System provides real-time content
feeds from the CA Security Advisor, giving you detailed,
up-to-the-minute information on the most recent and most prevalent
virus threats.
- Complete Home Protection. CA Anti-Virus 2007 protects up to three
PCs with a single subscription. You no longer need to buy three
separate subscriptions to protect your household PC's.
- Improved! User Interface offers simplicity and superior
ease-of-use, helping you quickly and easily set preferences, check
program status, and maintain a secure PC.
- Daily, Fully Automatic Updates easily and effectively address the
#1 reason PC users suffer attacks: out-of-date signature
files.
- Continuous Protection to keep your computer protected from the
latest internet risks by automatically renewing your subscription
at the then current renewal price (plus applicable tax), so you
don't have to. For more information, click here.
- Low System Overhead with a total install of only 25 MB and low
usage of system resources, CA Anti-Virus installs quickly, saves
hard drive space, and scans efficiently.
- Certified by Independent Testing Organizations including ICSA
Labs and West Coast Labs, and certified by Virus Bulletin to detect
100% of viruses "in the wild".
- Automatic Email Scanning protects against viruses that arrive via
email, before they can cause damage.
- Scheduled and On-Demand Scanning allow you to run a scan at any
time, or schedule scans at pre-selected intervals to meet your
needs.
- Real-time Scanning proactively stops viruses by scanning files
when they are opened, closed or saved to your PC.
- Advanced Heuristic Scanning detects new threats even before virus
protection updates are created.
- Interactive Virus Detection Messages provide links to helpful
resources in the CA Virus Information Center when threats are
detected.
- File Quarantine removes threats from their current location to a
secure quarantine area to allow you to further review the
file.
- File Exclusion List allows you to exclude specific files and
folders from scans.
- Archive Scanning allows you to scan compressed files in a variety
of formats.
- Supported by the CA Security Advisory Team our worldwide research
labs work 24 x 7 to detect threats before they can damage your PC,
ensuring protection from the latest threats.
*Covers up to 3 PCs or laptops, combined limit of $1,500.
**ICSA certification means the software must detect 100% of
"in-the-wild" viruses.
The above is the quote for CA anti virus. I have not encountered
any virus yet so i dont know if its real good. But has anyone any
idea if kaspersky is better?
