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| Webroot AntiVirus 2010 With Spy Sweeper Review Posted: 22 Jun 2010 05:22 AM PDT 
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By Charles P. Jefferies Webroot is a familiar name in the PC security industry. We take a look at their recently-released AntiVirus 2010 with Spy Sweeper suite and find out if it is worth $39.95. BUY the AntiVirus with AntiSpyware (3 PC) Product Overview Webroot AntiVirus 2010 with Spy Sweeper is a basic protection suite for home users. It is advertised to protect against viruses, spyware, adware, worms, Trojans, and other forms of Internet malware. Key features include real-time scanning, email protection, and antispyware. Webroot is claimed to have a minimal impact on system performance. Download & Installation Webroot AntiVirus 2010 with Spy Sweeper's setup begins with downloading a 41MB file from the company's website. The install wizard had to download an additional 67MB worth of files before it completed; this is a larger install file than we are used to seeing. The install is fairly quick once the download completes; a restart is required to finish the install. I encountered no issues with the installation however the process is not as slick as some competitors' such as Norton 2010. Unlike other security solutions, I noticed no option to select by user type (beginner/advanced); Webroot is going for a "one size fits all" approach. Program Interface
Navigation is handled on the left. The Home screen displays most of the information that matters, including recent scan and update information and protection status. The terms and descriptions used are generally user-friendly. I like the green checkmarks and red X's, which are clear visual indicators of whether something is right or wrong. The Shields section shows which parts of the computer Webroot is protecting. A brief look at the various shields shows Webroot is protecting just about every area of the computer that would be targeted by malware, including Internet traffic, the HOSTS file, the computer's file system and system services, startup items, and email attachments.
By default Webroot schedules an automatic scan once per week; the Schedule window allows users to change this event with minimal hassle. Overall the interface is functional and well-organized. A bit more emphasis on appearance would have been appreciated. In Use & Effectiveness I felt some noticeable lag after installing Webroot AntiVirus 2010 with Spy Sweeper during my office productivity tasks. My computer's processor and hard disk usage was higher than usual while working with programs; this is good evidence Webroot is actively scanning though I wished it used less resources. Updates completed automatically in the background without my intervention. To test the effectiveness of Webroot I used several virus files from Eicar.org, an IT security website. Please see the test description for extensive information on the tests. Webroot AntiVirus 2010 is one of the most proactive security solutions I have tested; it detected and blocked all four virus files before I could even click OK to start the download. A majority of the antivirus suites I tested have allowed some of the files to slip through; that is clearly not the case with Webroot. Performance Impact We evaluate the performance impact and system resource usage of using anti-virus software in three ways:
Our test system is an HP Pavilion dv5t. Overall System Performance Impact Measured with PCMark05 The PCMark benchmarks as measured before (left) and after (right) the Webroot install are shown below:
This system benchmark shows an approximately nine percent performance decrease after installing Webroot; this is about average for an antivirus product. Typically, performance changes are only felt if to the tune of 10 percent or more; as I noted however, Webroot did appear to slow down my computer more than other antivirus products I have tested. Webroot has a "gamer mode" that will temporarily turn off some features of the program to increase performance; the downside is that system protection is somewhat reduced. With Gamer Mode on I ran PCMark05 and found no difference in scores; I did however notice less lag while running multiple applications. In the end it works, though the benefits are marginal. Memory Footprint
Time it took to perform a full system scan Webroot scanned our test system's hard drive in 52 minutes, which is reasonable and on par with competitors. BUY the AntiVirus with AntiSpyware (3 PC)
Conclusion Webroot AntiVirus 2010 is one of the better home user protection suites I have tested. The program's real-time scanning feature proved to be very proactive; it blocked all of the virus files I attempted to download. I noticed some performance decrease after installing Webroot however I can forgive that because of the program's proactive scanning. The program interface is not aesthetically pleasing but well-organized and functional. Overall I have no problems recommending this software to home users looking for basic protection. PROS
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| Posted: 22 Jun 2010 06:10 AM PDT SOURCE: Central Command, Inc. Vexira Antivirus, After Long Term Testing and Evaluation, Is Selected to Protect the Largest Charter School District in Texas From Malware, Spyware and Virus Infections MEDINA, OH--(Marketwire - June 22, 2010) - Central Command, Inc., a leading provider of malware, spyware and virus protection solutions for schools, businesses and enterprises, announced today that Vexira Antivirus was selected by Responsive Education Solutions to protect its 38 campuses from malware, spyware and virus infections. Vexira Antivirus is an award winning next generation malware, spyware and virus protection solution specifically designed to defend end-points such as desktops, laptops, netbooks or servers contained within a network with both proactive and reactive malware protection. It is purpose-built to ensure that malware, spyware and viruses do not penetrate and infect end-points within a network. "Responsive Education Solutions with 38 campuses is the largest charter school district in Texas. It is paramount for us to have the best virus, spyware and malware protection available to ensure that our educational network is always available to our students, faculty and staff. After long term testing and evaluation we chose to standardize on Vexira from Central Command across all of our campuses. It has proven to be the most effective product for our needs with very professional technical support," said George Moore, Instructional Technology Consultant, Responsive Education Solutions. Central Command's Vexira Antivirus is an established leader in protecting the education sector against malware, spyware and virus infections. It is one of the most mature and proven solutions to protect desktops, laptops, netbooks and servers from today's aggressive malware, spyware and viruses. With its feature rich, yet simple to use centralized management and powerful end-point defenses, Vexira Antivirus continues to offer Administrators, Technology Coordinators and other district staff the necessary tools to combat malware effectively. "Educational networks are prone to malware, spyware and virus infections. Our Vexira Antivirus has features and options specifically designed to offer schools the necessary tools to keep the computer systems free of malware, spyware and viruses. No other vendor focuses on offering the educational sector the solutions and services we do at Central Command. We have deep expertise and knowledge of the unique needs of educational networks. Helping schools is one of the cornerstones of our business," said Keith Peer, CEO, Central Command, Inc. About Central Command: Central Command, Inc., founded in 1990 is a privately held corporation that serves schools, colleges, universities, businesses and large enterprises with malware, spyware and virus protection solutions. Visit Central Command at www.centralcommand.com or call 1 888-583-9472 for more information. Central Command and Vexira are trademarks of Central Command, Inc. All other trademarks, trade names, and products referenced herein are property of their respective owners. Contact: Mike Stone Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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