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A free package that scores highly, beating almost all its big-name competition. It’s just a shame it’s such a nag

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

A comprehensive package, but not the most usable or effective

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

An irritating package without a future.

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With peerless detection capabilities, this well-conceived package towers over its rivals.

With peerless detection capabilities, this well-conceived package is a joy to use.

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