Compare Norton Internet Security 2010 vs. AVG Internet Security 9

This comparison chart shows main differences between Norton Internet Security 2010 and AVG Internet Security 9.

For more details about each product please refer to the software section.

Feature	Norton Internet Security 2010	AVG Internet Security
Contains AntiVirus protection
Contains Spyware protection
Defends against bots, rootkits, Trojan horses, and worms
Online identity protection safeguards you against theft of confidential information while shopping or banking online
Firewall blocks hackers and online attack attempts aiming to breach your PC's security
AntiSpam filters unwanted and potentially harmful email messages
Checks links and search results before you visit them to see if the landing page is safe
Protection against phishing blocks booby-trapped websites and scam emails pretending to be from a legitimate institution, but in fact are created to steal your passwords and credit card numbers
Silent mode shuts down alerts and messages at the times when you don't want to receive them
24/7 Technical Support included in the subscription price
Automatic virus definition updates. Virus signatures are automatically downloaded from the vendor's server to your computer
Pulse Updates download virus definitions every 5 minutes
Norton Insight scans only potentially harmful files and doesn't touch those deemed safe. This can drastically shorten virus scanning.
Optimization of application performance
Includes Parental Control Tools to protect your kids from online predators and adult content