AVG Vs Norton

When it comes to protecting your computer from online threats, antivirus programs are on the front lines of internet security. Norton owned by Symantec and AVG owned by Grisoft are two antivirus programs that do just that. They protect your computer from malware such as viruses, spyware, Trojans, and adware, which can be found in email attachments and downloaded internet content such as music, pictures, files and websites.

AVG Antivirus:

AVG provides

AntivirusAnti spywareAnti-Root kitLinkScannerEmail ScannerIdentity ProtectionAutomatic updatesCan Schedule ScansCan scan specific folders or filesCan be run regardless of any other antivirus programs installed

Root-Kit's are programs that hide deep within your computers operating system, taking control without your knowledge and requiring special software to remove them.

LinkScanner technology consists of two parts, AVG Search- Shield and AVG Surf-Shield. Both parts protect you in real-time while your browsing the internet.

Email Scanner checks every email, sent or received. Infected emails are removed to AVG's virus vault immediately upon detection.

Identity Protection provides real-time protection against new and even unknown threats. Identity Protection will remove any malicious files it finds and undo any changes it made within your computer's system.

AVG antivirus has received many awards including the Virus Bulletin 100% award for catching every virus sent to it.

AVG Home Security Options include:

AVG Anti-Virus 2011 is $34.99/ YearAVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011

Norton Antivirus:

Norton Security Scan is the only free antivirus program from Norton and is included within Google Pack. Google Pack is a free download from Google that "bundles" Norton Antivirus + Spyware Doctor and a bundle of Google programs. When you download the bundle you will have an option to also install some or all of the Google Pack's programs which are:

Google EarthNorton security ScanGoogle DesktopFirefox with Google ToolbarAdobe ReaderSkypeStarOfficeGoogle ToolbarSpyware DoctorPicasaGoogle Phones ScreensaverGoogle TalkReal PlayerNorton antivirus is also available without Google Pack if you are only interested in getting the antivirus protection. Subscriptions run by the year and the price depends upon the product.Norton 360 Version 4.0 is $79.99Norton 360 Version 4.0 Premier Edition is $99.99An existing user of Norton 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 versions can upgrade to the latest 2010 version for free.

Norton provides

FreewareScans viruses with Symantec Norton Antivirus TechnologyAutomatically updates to the latest virus definitionsCan be run regardless of any other antivirus installedUses very little system resources