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New in 2009 Edition: QuickScan, simplified set-up, "friendly alerts," enhanced SecurityCenter and SystemGuards, improvements to Stealth Mode and Shredder, various other enhancements and fixes for earlier reelases; Release Notes - Last Updated: 11.24.08
Upgrade Meter: 4

New in v9.0 (2005 Edition): Improved email scanning (better handling of larger file sizes and better integration with most popular email clients), improved spyware detection and removal (detect and remove potentially unwanted applications (PUPs) like key-loggers, Web dialers, pop-ups, and adware that can rob personally identifiable information or slow your Web surfing); Release Notes - Last Updated: 01.13.05
Upgrade Meter: 5

New in v8.0: Instant Message scanning, ScriptStopper, WormStopper, Worldwide Virus Map, adware and spyware detection, Windows Explorer integration, AutoClean, Outlook scanning, silent virus definition updating; Release Notes
Upgrade Meter: 5

New in v6.02: Instant Updater task, minor bug fixes for the earlier v6.0 release (including fixes for errors on shutdown and Quarantine crashes); Release Notes
Upgrade Meter: 2

New in v6.0: Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK), autmoatic virus definition updates, integrated firewall protection, intrusion detection system, comprehensive Internet filtering, PDA synchronization scanning, redesigned interface; Release Notes
Upgrade Meter: 5

New in v5.21: Minor bug fixes for earlier v5.x releases (including fixes to resolve a laptop hibernation issue and one that makes it easier to restore files using Safe & Sound)
Upgrade Meter: 2

New in v5.0: New Network Associates AVERT scanning engine, new user interface, Safe & Sound document protection feature, Windows Millennium support, more
Upgrade Meter: 5

New in v4.0.x: Dr Solomon's virus scanning engine; new VShield System Scan modules -- E-Mail Scan, Internet Filter (detects hostile Java applets and ActiveX Controls), and Download Scan modules; enhanced heuristic scanning technology, revamped VShield Security module, new versions of VirusScan Command Line components, specialized scanners for protecting MAPI-based and cc:Mail e-mail systems; Release Notes
Upgrade Meter: 5

New in v3.2.x: Improved Command Line components, more effective cleaning for MS Excel files infected with the Laroux virus, detection of macro viruses in MS Access database files, compressed file scanning support (ZIPs, CABs, etc.), improved detection technology for polymorphic viruses, scanning support for LS-120 floppy drives, Desktop Management Interface (DMI) alerts, scanning support for files embedded within MS Office files and for password-protected MS Word files; Release Notes
Upgrade Meter: 5

Pros: Easy to use, VShield background scanning, advanced virus scanning engine

Cons: Virus definition updates require an annual subscription (first year is included in initial purchase)

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