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

A suite with some nice features but slow startup times made us disappointed with ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009

A well-featured package with some unusual tricks that falls just short of a first-rate performance.

Symantec’s latest offering is lighter than ever and an extremely effective security package. And get this, a RAM footprint smaller than Kaspersky

A modular scanning tool that catches most unwanted software – but not quite all