Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware scans your system periodically and on-demand. You can select where to sweep, what to sweep, e.g. all attached drives, Windows Registry and compressed files, specify exclusions and designate actions for items found in RAM or disk space. Yet, the programs lacks to spell out the path to viruses or malware it found! Behavioral detection is enabled by default, whereas for optimal rootkit protection you should turn on Sweep for masked files in the advanced options of custom sweep. Quick, custom, and full scans of your computer can be scheduled to run periodically whenever you want or when you log on.
Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware monitors your computer in real-time and alerts you of suspicious events or harmful downloads for example. To watch movies or play online games undisturbed you can switch to Webroot’s Gamer Mode with most shields and all alerts being temporarily turned off. The software will automatically revert to normal mode after four hours so as to protect you from forgetting to switch back to strong computer defense.
Webroot leverages its features trough WARN (Webroot Automated Research Network), the community of Webroot users who let the software automatically gather information on suspicious files and malware on their computers to help recognizing and fighting emerging threats. On top of that can you save up to 1 GB of personal data on the vendor’s website. The online Web backup can be extended to allow for secure storage of up to 50 GB for an additional fee. Last, but not least can you can keep the settings of Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware save by means of a password, for instance if you are afraid of someone fiddling with the configuration on a shared computer.
Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware 6.1 by default automatically runs at its maximum speed during sweeps and needs about the same amount of time till completion as competing products which scan for viruses only.
Webroot's detection and removal capabilities are top notch. The product has earned West Coast Lab's Checkmark certification and receieved the VB100 award. In short, Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware is likely to stop pretty much any malware that you're likely to encounter in the wild.
The help menu is very good but its depth could be improved a bit. The online support section contains a searchable knowledge base, a Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware user guide and contact information for free support over the phone or by email.
Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware 6.1 costs $39.95 for one year, $59.95 for two years and $79.95 for a 3 year subscription. That’s less than ten cents a day for award-winning anti-virus and anti-malware protection plus a Gigabyte of online backup. The vendor is so convinced of its product that you can buy Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware 6.1 with a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee.
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