I know there is a long list of PC security softwares that are out there in market. As a matter of fact, as with time, anti-virus softwares develop and become more strong guardians of our PCs, so do the Viruses. You might be a victim of computer viruses that created haw ac in the world of Computing and Internet like Conficrek and Blaster. It is also to be noted that most of the virus programs are only for Windows based systems as Microsoft covers about 80% of World client end users. Here Linux users got edge over Microsoft.

We are providing you with a list of top rated Antivirus Softwares that will smartly fulfill your needs in next year. As its better to move to a new Antivirous program before any new Viruses make you learn this lesson.

1: Shield Deluxe – Antivirus Protection

Security Shield 2010 as powered by BitDefender, currently protects tens of millions of home and corporate users across the globe. The features that make it worth considering is that it not only guard your PC against Viruses but will protect your PC and personal data from theft.

For secure gaming at top speed Security Shield 2010 reduces the system load and postpones updates. It spyes activities and programs in RAM to prevent accidental system crashes and shut-downs. It also provides real time web traffic scanning. Some other advance features include

1. Advance maintenance tools.
2. Complete virus and spyware protection.
3. Intelligent Scanning with best security decisions to take.
4. Parental Control and Stealth web-browsing
5. Minimum and efficient system recourses utilization.
6. Proactive Protection.

Last but not least, Security shield 2010 is provides with no hidden charges and after sale services are provided free of cost, which you would hardly find in any other antivirus program.

2: Norton Antivirus 2010

This new Antiviru from Norton is a great tool for effective, fast and reliable protection from all kind of malicious programs. It is developed using a combination of multilayer technologies to achieve best performance and security of your system against all viruses and malicious files. Norton Antiviru 2010 comes with features including

1. Best Proactive Protection.
2. Web attack defense and automatic updates even after every 15 minutes.
3. Two way firewall with advance virus detection.
4. Mapping of all small wireless networks.
5. Automatic storage of important files and personal date.
6. Auto fix Technology
7. Monitoring all registry and process changes.

Besides all these options Norton Internet Worm Protection keeps your system safe while you use internet, as it blocks all sophisticated viruses before they enter your system.

3: Panda Antivirus Pro 2010

Panda Antiviru 2010 is the most expencive in my list but is most efficient antivirus program because of its new ultra-fast engine. With its SmartClean technology , it as estimated that this Panda release is about 30% more faster than its predecessors and is a good antivirus for Windows based systems. Its key features include

1. Impressive interface.
2. Anti-Malware engine with auto virus detection and elemenation.
3. Intrusion prevention feature enables safe and secure internet browsing.
4. Identity protection with anti-banking trojans engine.
5. Personal Firewall provides safety against hacker attacks and internet borne worms.
6. Web-Filter for internet security.

With new user interface and registeration process Panda provides better customer support and after sale services.

4: ESET NOD32 Antivirus

This new release from NOD Antivirus is one of the reliable tool for home and small office users. Whether you have to deal with common viruses, trojans, worms, adware, spyware, phishing or any other malicious files ESET NOD 32 is the one stop shop. Besides sommon features some other important ones are

1. Security against collecting and forwarding confidential data.
2. Best protection against zero-day attacks and threats.
3. Accurate, Fast and Efficient protection without compromising reliability.
4. Layered approach of protection with email scanning.

Some intelligent malicious files disable your system security before attack, ESET NOD 32 with its built-in self defense technology smartly handles such malicious activities. But all this comes at the expanse of your system recourses as it comparatively consumes more recourses, but looking at the extra features it provides, allocating some part of your available system recourses is not a bad deal.

5: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010

Kaspersky is among top antivirus programs is a good solution for protection against all kinds of threats, malicious data files and monitors users activities to prevent any threating activity by any user application. Along with all top of the line features provided in previous releases Kespersky 2010 provides

1. Self protection with intelligent analyzer.
2. Automatic Scanning of local files and network traffic.
3. Improved User Interface with customize option .
4. Built-in system restore option.
5. Support for email NNTP and IMA protocol checking.
6. Support for windows Xp and Vista.

Kespersky like other antivirus programs, provides email, chat and toll free calling access for live technical support.