Along the release of windows 8 by Microsoft at August 1st 2012, advances many questions about the product related to compatible software, especially compatible antivirus for windows 8. Anti viruses are the first thing that is required by OS after you install it to your computer. In addition to protecting your computer, antivirus also protects you from threats from the internet.

Here are list of recommended antivirus software compatible with windows 8:

NORTON INTERNET SECURITY.

After its success with the previous OS version, Norton Internet Security comes with the ability to be Windows 8 antivirus. Some said that norton is the best antivirus protection. Without introducing it, we know it performance in preventing malware and detecting viruses. Some features presented by Norton are:

• Norton Protection System – provides four unique layers of powerful protection to proactively stop online threats before they can infect your computer.
• Download Insight 2.0 – protects you from dangerous applications by telling you if an application may harm the health and stability of your computer before you install it.
• Norton Safe Web – protects you while you surf the Web by warning of and blocking unsafe and fake websites right in your search results
• Parental controls management – lets you track your kids’ online activities through award-winning Norton Online Family so you can help protect them from online dangers.
• Norton Safe Web for Facebook – scans your News Feed for dangerous downloads and links to unsafe websites and warns you and your Facebook friends about them.

Minimum System Requirements:

• 300 MHz for Microsoft Windows XP, 1 GHz for Microsoft Windows Vista/Microsoft Windows 7
• 256 MB of RAM
• 300 MB of available hard disk space
• CD-ROM or DVD drive (if not installing via electronic download)

Go to Norton Internet Security home page for more information.
Download free trial here download free trial Norton Internet Security
or buy this antivirus software for windows 8 here buy Norton Internet Security

KASPERSKY INTERNET SECURITY 2013.

In a second place after Norton, Kaspersky also totally support and compatible antivirus for windows 8  and will be available as soon as the release of Windows 8. For the better protection, Kaspersky incorporated with the latest IT security inventions. Here are the features you can get:

• System Watcher Improved-Monitors suspicious application activities and allows you to roll back system changes made by malware
• Two-way personal firewall-Protects against hacker attacks
• Anti-Phishing and Anti-Spam technology Improved-Provides reliable protection for your personal information and guards against unwanted spam and adware
• Parental Control Improved-Provides flexible and effective settings to keep children extra-safe when they use computers and the Internet
• Safe Run Mode-Lets you launch suspicious applications and websites in a special, isolated environment where they cannot harm your computer

Minimum System Requirements:

• Processor 1 GHz or higher
• 1 GB RAM (32-Bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-Bit)
• About 480 MB free space on the hard drive (depending on antivirus database size)
• CD/DVD drive for installation of the program from CD ROM
• Computer mouse
• Internet connection for product activation
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0

Go to Kaspersky Internet Security home page for more information.
Download free trial here download free trial Kaspersky Internet Security
or buy this antivirus software for windows 8 here buy Kaspersky Internet Security

K7 TOTAL SECURITY.

K7 is an antivirus compatible with windows 8 that provides complete security against cyber criminals and other evolving cyber threats. Same with mostly antiviruses, its features are AntiVirus, Anti-malware, Anti-Root kit, Two way Firewall & IDS, Antispam, Web Protection, Privacy & Parental Control, and one different thing, Bonus tools including Disk Optimizer, Windows Temp Files Cleaner Internet Temp Files Cleaner, Internet Temp Files Cleaner, Internet Explorer History Cleaner, Permanent Data Deletion Tool, Activity History Eraser, and Virtual Keyboard.

Minimum System Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows XP SP2(32 bit)/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
• 512 MB of RAM
• 400 MB of Hard Disk space
• Working Internet connection required for Activation and Updates

Go to K7 Total Security home page for more information.
Download free trial here download free trial k7 Total Security
or buy this antivirus software for windows 8 here buy k7 Total Security.

BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY 12.

Serve in online protection and based on advance technology, BullGuard Internet Security 12 is a great, simple and easy-to-use security suite. Also works well as antivirus software for windows 8. Like other antivirus security protection, BullGuard’s feature guards you among spams, phising, and unauthorized traffic, provides security updates for all applications and programs, and parental control.

Minimum System Requirements:

• Operating systems :Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Memory 512MB RAM
• Hard-drive space 400MB free
• Internet connection Dial-up minimum

Go to BullGuard Internet Security homepage for more information.
Download free trial here download free trial BullGuard Internet Security
or buy this antivirus software for windows 8 here buy BullGuard Internet Security.

You may also want to try Antivirus and Security Software for Windows 8 the following:

• Avast 7 Free Antivirus Download
• AVG Antivirus
• Avira Antivirus
• Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2013
• ESET Antivirus
• F-Secure Internet Security 2013
• McAfee Antivirus
• PC Tools Antivirus
• Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2013
• Webroot Antivirus
• ZoneAlarm

As consideration, here are more compatible antivirus for windows 8 that have been voted by Microsoft’s forum member, List of antivirus software compatible with windows 8 on Microsoft.