When we switch over to a newer operating system, we ought to look for the compatible programs that work optimally with the new OS platform. The final release of Windows 7 is just around the corner and that makes it important for the user to know the compatible software applications. Well, I can safely say that Microsoft tops the list when it comes to backward compatibility and support for legacy programs but the people at Microsoft doesn’t seem to take any chances and that is why Microsoft has tested most of the applications out there under strict conditions. The software/application that passed all the tests were given a ‘Compatible with Windows 7’ badge.

Following are some of the Antivirus applications which are perfectly compatible with Windows 7 and I hope the list would help you make a wiser choice. The prices indicated are for 1 year license and are subject to change. Please refer the official websites for exact figures.

Kaspersky Antivirus for Windows 7 (RC available for download)

Expected Price: $65, INR 1500/- [Reduced prices for India]

Avast Antivirus

Price: Free (Home Edition) / $39.95 (Professional Edition), INR 2000/- (approx.)

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4

Price: $39.99, INR 2000/- (approx.)

AVG Antivirus

Price: $34.99, INR 999/- [Reduced prices for India]

McAfee Antivirus Plus 2010

Expected Price: $34.99, INR 1750/- (approx.)

Norton Antivirus 2010 with Antispyware

Price: $39.99, INR 2000/- (approx.)

Bitdefender Antivirus 2010

Price: $29.95, INR 1500/- (approx.)

Then there are bunch of other antivirus applications which are also favored by Microsoft: TrendMicro Antivirus, F-Secure, Panda Security, Webroot, Bullguard, Rising Antivirus, GData, Ahnlab Antivirus and Sunbelt’s Vipre Antivirus.

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