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This tag collects discussions about independent results from antivirus comparative tests, such as the AV-Comparatives 2009 summary. Topics include performance rankings, virus protection rates, and heuristic analysis of major antivirus software like Symantec and ESET NOD32. Users share and critique third-party test data to evaluate real-world effectiveness and resource usage.
  1. Mike

    Windows 7 Anti-virus Comparitives: Independent Results for 2009

    What? Unbelievably, Symantec has won the gold honor. Perhaps this has something to do with it being horrible for 10 years, and now finally coming back to grips with resource usage. However, on sheer review ESET NOD32 comes out in the only category listed as "Advanced" for all. Also, in the...
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    • Forum: Windows Security