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- Unmatched virus detection
- Clean look
- Inexpensive
- Sparse technical support
- Somewhat slow, resource-heavy
- Not for novice users
Testers concur that G Data Antivirus 2010 is a top performer in terms of effectiveness among current virus detection programs. The German-made program uses two separate virus-hunting engines, those of BitDefender and avast!, to offer what is felt by many to be unparalleled protection. Tests also suggest that G Data tends to have fewer false positives than competing antivirus software.
However, there is a down side. Though reviewers like the clean interface of G Data Antivirus, the user experience isn't always as intuitive as they would like. Users are most disappointed by the lack of good customer support, especially in light of the fact that the software is designed for the more technically minded. Though not quite as powerful, software like Norton AntiVirus 2010 (Discontinued) is, reviewers say, more user-friendly.
PC World gives one of the few in-depth reviews of G Data Antivirus 2010. AV-Comparatives.org, an independent testing site, has copious information on G Data's technical performance. Download.com, a prolific reviewer of antivirus software, neglects G Data's software, but there are some helpful user reviews posted on the site nevertheless.
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Our Sources
1. PC World
PC World's round-up of the best antivirus software puts G Data Antivirus 2010 in the top spot. Reviewer Erik Larkin says that virus detection is very good, and he also likes the well-designed interface. However, he finds that it's not the most intuitive antivirus software to use, and that it needs prompting for what should be hands-off tasks. Ultimately, Larkin recommends G Data for technically minded users who know what they're doing.
Review: G Data Antivirus 2010, Erik Larkin, Nov. 23, 2009
2. Download.com
There are a handful of user reviews of G Data Antivirus 2010 at Download.com, though the site's editors don't review the software themselves. Users give G Data a good overall score, saying that it finds viruses other programs miss. However, some minor software conflicts are noted, and G Data's customer service is panned.
Review: G Data AntiVirus 2010 User Reviews, Contributors to Download.com
AV-Comparatives.org conducts regular, independent tests of antivirus software, and publishes detailed reports of the results. These include tests against known viruses, as well as proactive tests against unknown malware. In different types of tests conducted over the past year, G Data gets the highest possible certification.
Review: Main Tests, Editors of AV-Comparatives.org
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