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SecureIT Plus |
Norton Internet Security 2005 |
McAfee Internet Security Suite |
CA eTrust Internet Security Suite |
Microsoft Windows Live OneCare |
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Operating Systems Supported |
Win 98/2000/ME/XP |
Win 98/2000/ME/XP |
Win 98/2000/ME/XP |
Win 2000/XP |
Win XP |
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Annual cost (assuming one call needed to tech support) |
$59.40 |
$139.90 |
$139.94 |
$99.94 |
$84.95 |
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Automatic Detection and Removal of Viruses, Worms,
& Trojans |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Automatic Definition Updates |
every 15 minutes |
Once a week |
Once a day |
Once a day |
Yes |
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Block Banner Ads / Internet Popups |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No - But Service Pack 2 does this automatically |
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Identity Theft Protection |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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SpyWare Detection |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes - Windows Defender anti-spyware technology |
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Automatic Spyware Removal |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Real Time Spyware Blocker |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Firewall |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Parental Controls | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
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Monthly E-mail Report |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Professional Installation |
Yes |
Yes - but |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Guaranteed Protection |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes - 90 day free trial subscription |
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Automatic Test & Install of Windows Updates |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Hard Drive Maintenance / Optimization |
Yes
($49.50 value included Free) |
No |
No |
No |
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Software and Installation Cost |
$4.95 billed monthly |
$69.99 per year |
$69.99 per year |
$69.95 per year |
$49.95 per year |
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Live Professional Virus/Spyware Removal |
Free |
$29.95 per incident |
$69.95 per incident |
$29.99 per incident |
Yes - depending on retail purchase channel.
typically charge $35.00 per incident |
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Free Phone Support |
Free |
No |
No |
No |
Yes- 2 hours included free with service |