Office 2010 Pro 32 Bit List of Anti-Virus Software

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Within just some hours of Windows 7 staying launched my inbox began filling up with viewers asking what Anti-Virus software system they have to set up in Windows seven. Considering that this appears like these an essential topic, I determined to generate a list of deals that do the job.
If that is your to begin with time right here, it is important to take a look at our record of 175 Windows seven Tweaks, Hints, and How-To Articles
Our Recommendation
If you need an item that’s going to deliver the results really well, and is totally free,Office 2010 Pro X86, you should check out the free Microsoft Security Essentials anti-virus solution, which isn’t going to slow down your PC.
Week in Geek: The Microsoft Security Essentials is Excellent Edition
Microsoft Security Essentials is a Free Antivirus Utility Note: as a general rule,Office Professional Plus 2010 64bit, software that works on Windows Vista must labor just fine on Windows 7,Office 2010 Pro 32 Bit, with the exception of software system that installs low-level system components like an Anti-Virus, firewalls, or similar. These packages often are designed to only run on specific versions of Windows.
Windows AntiVirus Detection
When you earliest install Windows seven, you’ll get a popup balloon message telling you that you need to find an antivirus program online… notice the wrench on the balloons that will let you turn them off easily.

Once you’ve installed a compatible package, the message will go away and you’ll see a message in the Action Center telling you that “Virus protection” is On:
The packages will want to also hook into the Windows seven update mechanism and let you know when your virus definitions are out of date.
And now,Office 2010 Pro Plus Serial, on to the list… I took a screenshot of the Action Center screen proving that each package installs and is recognized properly by Windows seven, but I also ran through a couple of quick tests for each package.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
AVG Free is the most popular anti-virus program out there, and not only does it give good results just perfectly under Windows 7, but it’s on the listing of a small number of software package packages that are officially compatible per Microsoft.
You’ll notice that it also offers Anti-Spyware protection, and Windows recommends that you only run a single Anti-Spyware application:

For more on this package, see Mysticgeek’s review of AVG Free.
Avira AntiVir Personal Edition
Avira is a popular freeware antivirus solution that looks to be a hit on our forum, with a number of the regulars in favor of it. This software programs works without any issues that I could find during my quick testing.

For more on this package, see Mysticgeek’s review of AntiVir Personal Edition.
Norton AntiVirus 2009
Hardly needing an introduction, Norton AntiVirus 2009 works just fine. They are also on Microsoft’s list of compatible software programs for Windows seven.
You’ll notice that this provides anti-spyware protection, so you’d likely want to disable Windows Defender for performance reasons.
Avast! AntiVirus Home
Another popular Anti-Virus package that we’ve previously reviewed, this one works just fine. You’ll notice that this package provides Anti-Spyware protection as well.

Microsoft Windows Live OneCare: FAIL
This one was a bit of a surprise to me, but it turns out the previously reviewed Windows Live OneCare does not even set up under Windows seven, just giving you a big fat error message:
I guess Microsoft still has some coordination problems. (Screenshot thanks to our forum administrator Scott).
Note: OneCare is going to be discontinued in June 2009,Windows 7 Home Basic X86, with Microsoft switching to offering a free product instead.
Kapersky Anti-Virus 2009
This antivirus software system package is also on the Microsoft official list of Windows 7 compatible software system. We’ve not reviewed it here because we tend to focus on free alternatives, but it’s well-known and preferred by just a few of our forum members.
You’ll note that my virus database is out of date in the screenshot above. The Action Center consolidates all of these messages together into one place – rather useful.
McAfee VirusScan: FAIL
Reported to be not working by multiple readers including Daniel in the comments.
Also Working Per Reader Comments
These packages are reported to be working by the visitors in the comments below:PCGuard Anti-Virus from Virgina Media Broadband
ESET Nod32 Anti-Virus
Microsoft Forefront Client Security (Enterprise) Thanks, keep them coming!
Essential Note
Just because all of these deals set up and run doesn’t mean they are necessarily “supported” by the vendors.
Ask the Viewers: What Did We Miss?
Obviously for those who are looking for an Anti-Virus package this list will need to help you out… but I would like to complete the record. If you’ve tested out any other deals, or had any issues with the ones on this record, leave a comment and I’ll update the article. (If you are reading through RSS or Email click here to leave a comment)
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