Windows 7을 사용하노라면 아래 그림과 같이 성가신 알림의 팝업이 나타납니다.

아직 Windows 7이 베타인지라 사용자가 선택할 수 있는 Anti-Virus Software의 선택에는 한계가 있습니다.

그래서 이 기사가 약간의 도움이 됩니다.

운영자는 우선 AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition을 설치하였습니다.

• AVG Free - Download installation files & documentation:
  http://free.avg.com/download?prd=afe

아래 웹페이지에서 이러한 사용자가 선택할 수 있는 Anti-Virus Software에 대한 문제를 다루고 있습니다.

• List of Anti-Virus Software Compatible with Windows 7 :: the How-To Geek:
  http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-7/list-of-anti-virus-software-compatible-with-windows-7/

참고로 아래가 MS의 공식적인 Anti-Virus 파트너 페이지입니다.

• Windows 7: Security Providers:
  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-7.aspx

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition

AVG Free is the most popular anti-virus software out there, and not only does it work just perfectly under Windows 7, but it's on the list of a small number of software packages that are officially compatible per Microsoft.

You'll notice that it also offers Anti-Spyware protection, and Windows recommends that you only run a single Anti-Spyware application:

For more on this package, see Mysticgeek's review of AVG Free.

Avira AntiVir Personal Edition

Avira is a popular freeware antivirus solution that seems to be a hit on our forum, with a number of the regulars in favor of it. This software works without any issues that I could find during my quick testing.

For more on this package, see Mysticgeek's review of AntiVir Personal Edition.

Norton AntiVirus 2009

Hardly needing an introduction, Norton AntiVirus 2009 works just fine. They are also on Microsoft's list of compatible software for Windows 7.

You'll notice that this provides anti-spyware protection, so you'd likely want to disable Windows Defender for performance reasons.

Avast! AntiVirus Home

Another popular Anti-Virus package that we've previously reviewed, this one works just fine. You'll notice that this package provides Anti-Spyware protection as well.

Microsoft Windows Live OneCare: FAIL

This one was a bit of a surprise to me, but it turns out the previously reviewed Windows Live OneCare does not even install under Windows 7, just giving you a big fat error message:

I guess Microsoft still has some coordination problems. (Screenshot thanks to our forum administrator Scott).

Note: OneCare is going to be discontinued in June 2009, with Microsoft switching to offering a free product instead.

Kapersky Anti-Virus 2009

This antivirus software package is also on the Microsoft official list of Windows 7 compatible software. We've not reviewed it here because we tend to focus on free alternatives, but it's well-known and preferred by a few of our forum members.

You'll note that my virus database is out of date in the screenshot above. The Action Center consolidates all of these messages together into one place - rather useful.

McAfee VirusScan: FAIL

Reported to be not working by multiple readers including Daniel in the comments.

Also Working Per Reader Comments

These packages are reported to be working by the readers in the comments below:

• PCGuard Anti-Virus from Virgina Media Broadband

• ESET Nod32 Anti-Virus

• Microsoft Forefront Client Security (Enterprise)

Important Note

Just because all of these packages install and run doesn't mean they are necessarily "supported" by the vendors.