Protector Plus 2009 Review

Article by kocherp (6,210 pts ) , published Oct 6, 2009

Protector Plus is one more player in the antivirus arena. The tool offers a complete security solution. Read on to know more about its 2009 edition.

Introduction

The Protector Plus 2009 is an Antivirus software that has been designed for Windows Desktops and Servers. The tool aims to protect the desktop from all types of threats conveniently. Protector Plus 2009 for Windows Desktops supports Vista, 2000, XP, 98, and Me platforms and protects them from Trojans, viruses, backdoors, worms, adwares, spywares, password stealers, exploits, rootkits, hack tools, and other malwares.

The software has become popular due to its compact size and efficient scan engine that includes heuristic scan, memory scan, email scan, real time scan, quarantine, InstaUpdate, automated virus sample submission, and signature updates. The user interface is attractive and easy to understand and use.

The email scan feature scans all emails that are received by the inbox and ensures that they along with the attachments are safe from all threats. If a threat is detected or the email is infected, the virus would be automatically removed. The real time scan feature scans all files that are accessed by the user and removes any threat if found. The InstaUpdate feature automatically downloads the virus database updates from various developers at no additional cost. The Submit Sample assists the support executive to ensure adequate product support is given.

In most cases, the friendly user interface is quickly submitted to the virus analysis lab. In addition, the updates are released on a daily basis. The user interface is undoubtedly easy to understand and use and is a preferred solution for both large-scale office and home users. The Protector Plus 2009 is selling for a reasonable price of $29.95 for a single-user license.

Features

  • Protector Plus 2009 has a user-friendly interface that is easy to use. All components are available at the click of a button. Moreover, the interface is intuitive and easy for first time users to understand.
  • The scan engine of Protector Plus 2009 is fine-tuned for better performance. Moreover, to detect the latest threats, a heuristic scan technology has been implemented to provide the greatest security.
  • The real-time scanner monitors the complete system all the time and prevents all threats from entering the system. The scanner is always at work whether one is surfing the internet, or accessing the network, or while using removable devices like CD-Rom, USB devices, etc.
  • The email scan capability ensures all infected email is cleaned or deleted before it reaches the inbox. The automated scan makes it easier for first time users.
  • InstaUpdate automatically downloads the virus signature updates in the background without any disturbance to the user. The feature allows the system to receive automatic and hourly updates for protecting against the latest threats.
  • The Submit Sample is a powerful feature that helps in supporting the executives at Proland Software to provide product support and investigate the user’s system. Files can be submitted via the user-friendly user-interface. Additionally, users can also submit suspicious files that are loaded heuristically. All suspicious files are moves to the Quarantine folder where the submissions are analysed and the report is sent back to the user.
  • The Virus Database is updated regularly on a daily basis. Many a times, emergency updates are also released whenever there is an outbreak of a virus.

Conclusion

Overall, the Protector Plus 2009 has gotten a positive rating. However, when comparing the price for its features, I would rate Protector Plus 2009 as an great Antivirus solution. The software is very easy to install and use and recommended for both office and home users. Thus, if you are on a budget or are a novice user, this software is right for you.

 
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