Comments for What Really Slows Windows Down

I agree 100% with Mr. Mike (#9). Plus, I think this test is not fair & should be repeated considering the following:
1. Split the test into 3 or more categories depending on the functionalities of each of the AV software. For instance: you can't compare "AVG 7.1 free edition" with "Norton security Center" or "Norton 360"! The former is very basic AV (their website advises you to buy the comprehensive protection which is "AVG Internet Security". While "AVG Internet Security" contains additional features not available in the basic free edition such as firewall, anti-spy, anti-spam, web-surfing protection ...etc, and this version is the one that should be compared against Norton & Mcafee latest AV products.
2. Consider putting the latest version of each AV to the test such as "Norton 360 v2".
3. To get accurate results: a windows image must be created before the first AV installation. And an image-restore must be done between AV tests. This is necessary because some AVs might leave active traces/services behind which may affect other AVs.
4. Some AVs like Norton's scan within compressed files by default while others make it optional. This affects the test very much and should be considered. This is an example of some settings -smong others- that must be equalized before performing the test.

Note: I use "Norton 360" & admit that it slows my PC although not that much because I have a powerful machine but I am considering other speedy AVs to gain that extra power consumed by Norton AV.

Thanks,
Mamoon Khader
Amman, Jordan