Along the release of windows 8 by Microsoft
at August 1st 2012, advances many questions about the product related to
compatible software, especially compatible
antivirus for windows 8. Antiviruses are the first thing that is required
by OS after you install it to your computer. In addition to protecting your computer, antivirus
also protects you from threats from the internet.
Here are list of recommended antivirus
software compatible with windows 8:
1. NORTON
INTERNET SECURITY
After its
success with the previous OS version, Norton Internet security comes with the
ability to be Windows 8 antivirus. Some
said that norton is the best antivirus
protection. Without introducing it, we know it performance in preventing
malware and detecting viruses. Some features presented by Norton are:
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Norton Protection System - provides four
unique layers of powerful protection to proactively stop online threats before
they can infect your computer.
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Download Insight 2.0 - protects you from
dangerous applications by telling you if an application may harm the health and
stability of your computer before you install it.
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Norton Safe Web -
protects you while you surf the Web by warning of and blocking unsafe and fake
websites right in your search results
·
Parental controls management - lets you
track your kids' online activities through award-winning Norton Online Family
so you can help protect them from online dangers.
·
Norton Safe Web for Facebook - scans
your News Feed for dangerous downloads and links to unsafe websites and warns
you and your Facebook friends about them.
Minimum System
Requirements:
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300 MHz for Microsoft Windows XP, 1 GHz for Microsoft
Windows Vista/Microsoft Windows 7
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256 MB of RAM
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300 MB of available hard disk space
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CD-ROM or DVD drive (if not installing via electronic
download)
2. KASPERSKY
INTERNET SECURITY 2013
In a second
place after Norton, Kaspersky also totally support and compatible antivirus for windows 8
and will be available as soon as the release of Windows 8. For the
better protection, Kaspersky incorporated with the latest IT security inventions.
Here are the features you can get:
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System Watcher Improved-Monitors
suspicious application activities and allows you to roll back system changes
made by malware
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Two-way personal firewall-Protects
against hacker attacks
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Anti-Phishing and Anti-Spam technology
Improved-Provides reliable protection for your personal information and guards
against unwanted spam and adware
·
Parental Control Improved-Provides
flexible and effective settings to keep children extra-safe when they use
computers and the Internet
·
Safe Run Mode-Lets you launch suspicious
applications and websites in a special, isolated environment where they cannot
harm your computer
Minimum System
Requirements:
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Processor 1 GHz or higher
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1 GB RAM (32-Bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-Bit)
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About 480 MB free space on the hard drive (depending
on antivirus database size)
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CD/DVD drive for installation of the program from CD
ROM
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Computer mouse
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Internet connection for product activation
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher
·
Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0
3. K7
TOTAL SECURITY
K7 is an antivirus compatible with windows 8 that
provides complete security against cyber criminals and other evolving cyber
threats. Same with mostly antiviruses, its features are AntiVirus, Anti-malware,
Anti-Root kit, Two way Firewall & IDS, Antispam, Web Protection, Privacy
& Parental Control, and one different thing, Bonus tools including Disk Optimizer, Windows Temp Files Cleaner Internet Temp Files
Cleaner, Internet Temp Files Cleaner, Internet Explorer History Cleaner,
Permanent Data Deletion Tool, Activity History Eraser, and Virtual Keyboard.
Minimum System Requirements:
·
Microsoft Windows XP SP2(32 bit)/Windows
Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
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512 MB of RAM
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400 MB of Hard Disk space
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Working Internet connection required for
Activation and Updates
3. BULLGUARD
INTERNET SECURITY 12
Serve in online
protection and based on advance technology, BullGuard Internet Security 12 is a
great, simple and easy-to-use security suite. Also works well as antivirus software for windows 8. Like
other antivirus security protection, BullGuard’s feature guards you among
spams, phising, and unauthorized traffic, provides security updates for all
applications and programs, and parental control.
Minimum System
Requirements:
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Operating systems :Windows
8
(32-bit and 64-bit)
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Memory 512MB RAM
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Hard-drive space 400MB free
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Internet connection Dial-up minimum
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