| Avast! Pro Antivirus | Trend Micro Maximum Security 2012 |
Versions:
You will need Avast! Pro Antivirus or Avast! Internet Security (paid upgrades) if you want the virtual sandbox option (which will enable you to visit websites in a virtual environment without worrying about your computer coming down with a virus). The Internet Security version has features like their SafeZone technology (aka sandbox), safeguards from hackers via a personal firewall, and pro-active phishing and spam recognition to name a few. If you need a solution for your business, then you will have to look for Avast! Business Protection which is a separate product for businesses with more than five PCs. With Avast! Business Protection, you will find protection for systems such as file servers, email servers, and sharepoint servers. | Versions:
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Virtual Sandbox:
Yes. Avast! Pro Antivirus has a lot of sandbox options. It has a virtual sandbox for opening suspicious files. It also has a AutoSandbox for files Avast! detects as suspicious. | Virtual Sandbox:
No. We don't see a virtual sandbox option with Trend Micro. |
PC Optimization:
No. We don't see anything in Avast! Pro Antivirus that is built to optimize PC performance specifically. | PC Optimization:
Yes. The Trend Micro System Tuner improves PC performance by cleaning up browser history, cookies, temporary files, and the registry. |
Backups / Online Storage:
No. We don't see any kind of backup functionality. | Backups / Online Storage:
Yes. Trend Micro SafeSync backs up files online up to 10 GB. It can also lock down files if your computer is stolen! |
Parental Control:
No. The File System Shield scans files but I do not believe it encrypts them. | Parental Control:
Yes. Restrict internet content and set a schedule for kids to browse with the Parental Controls |
Chat / IM Protection:
Yes. Avast! Pro Antivirus has an Instant Message Shield. | Chat / IM Protection:
Yes. Trend Micro Titanium protects against malicious links in IM messages. Actually, there is a really cool feature which monitors Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter for malicious links on your page. |
Customer Support:
You can contact Avast! via phone or online form if you have an issue. | Customer Support:
There is online troubleshooting and a discussion board. |
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