The Ugly
Particularly troubling was the fact that the "Enable Self Protection" option is disabled by default. "Self protection" is a variety of methods that most security software packages run to ensure that they're not disabled by threats. Disabling this feature by default is a huge minus considering some malware contain means to disable security products, often viciously. One person commented in a forum that self protection is disabled by default to avoid conflicts with other security products that may already be installed, but the risks involved in doing so outweight the fact that two legimitate software packages will fight with each other. This is also very important because some users don't purchase or download a solution like Prevx Edge 3.0 until after they've been infected. Without self protection, a threat can disable the new installation long before any scanning can be performed.
| Interface | Rating  |
Clean, impressive interface when compared to similar products. Combining the advanced settings into an easier to use menu would easily place this at the five star mark.
| Performance | Rating  |
Scanning is quick and efficient. I noticed zero impact on my laptop during scanning with Outlook, Photoshop, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox open simultaneously. Effectiveness of the product will only be determined over time and will be gauged by feedback from a variety of users.
| Value | Rating  |
With key security features disabled by default, hiccups in the end user experience and a reputation that has yet to be determined, this product is not an ideal choice. With a wide variety of similar products at competitive prices, it's safe to say that a better solution can be found for Prevx Edge 3.0's $29.95 retail price.
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