A simple package whose two detection engines ensure great malware detection, but it fails to inspire in other areas.

A powerful and capable suite with some excellent features, although it isn’t the easiest to use, nor the cheapest around.

Comprehensive, competent and configurable protection at a good price. This is the best security suite out there

A few disappointing extras make this an unappetising upsell from the standard ZoneAlarm suite

A new behavioural analysis module only adds to AVG’s capabilities, although it isn’t the most elegant marriage

We've been impressed with Norton 360 - security for those who want something simple but effective. We're also impressed with the changes in Norton Internet Security 2009. So how does Norton 360 version 3.0 stack up?

An irritating package without a future.

A solid, usable package with online backup to boot.

A broad and likeable package, but needs better malware detection.

A dreadful performer in almost every regard.

An improvement on last year’s package, but sadly still flawed.

Lighter than ever, but its all-round performance isn’t quite first class.

Our former champion loses its crown but remains a strong contender.

Breathtakingly lightweight, but detection rates could be better.

A comprehensive package, but not the most usable or effective

A fierce protector when it comes to web threats, but merely middling elsewhere

A do-it-all package that detects an exceptional range of malware

A capable package, but McAfee Total Protection 2009 is conspicuous and expensive.

See why this relatively unknown, but simple, efficient and affordable package holds its own against the likes of AVG, Norton, Kaspersky and McAfee.

A credible contender, but F-Secure Internet Security 2009 is neither the lightest nor the most effective security suite for your PC