Free
Software: PC Tools
We all
know by now that the internet is not all fun and games. If you are not careful, your system can
easily become infected with content that reduces performance and may eventually
leave it inoperable. It is very
important to keep your system safe as infections have the ability to spread
themselves amongst your family, friends and co-workers by gaining unauthorized
access to all of your email contacts and computers in the network. More serious infections can even allow
hackers to access your computer to initiate attacks on other machines,
distribute mass mailings of unsolicited messages or even steal your personal
information.
PC Tools
AntiVirus Free Edition is a great solution for users looking to protect
themselves and save money while doing it.
This feature-rich, easy to use program does a great job at keeping you
safe from the most crippling threats such as fast-spreading viruses, deceptive
Trojan programs and self-replicating worms.
PC Tools
AntiVirus Free Edition offers industry leading security, fast updates from
their online database, real-time protection and sophisticated file scanning to
make sure your computer remains healthy and free of infections. Security solutions from PC Tools are trusted
and used by millions of people who understand the severity of protecting their
business and home-based computers against internet threats.
List of
Features
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effectively protects your computer while
allowing you to work on important projects, play video games or surf the web
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easily detects, isolates, disinfects and
completely removes viruses, Trojan horses and worms
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uses IntelliGuard technology to protect your
system against malicious threats in real-time
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automatically checks database for regular
updates for information regarding the latest security threats
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support via online community forums
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completely free - no contracts, hidden fees or
time limits
Lack of Features
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no protection against spyware, adware and more
advanced types of malware
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no spam filter
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no personal firewall
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limited technical support
Product Summary: Ignores the "You Get What You Pay For" Theory
This comprehensive software is very user-friendly and well suited for beginners. The interface features very few buttons to
limit the level of frustration while highlighting the most important
functions. Checking the status of your
computer, scanning the system for viruses and switching the real-time
protection feature on or off is all as simple as clicking one button. Speed of the scan is average for this type of
product and can be set to a convenient schedule with ease.
While this is a free version of PC Tools' feature software, the overall
differences are rather minimal. You will
receive essential updates with both editions, though the free edition is a bit
slower. The built-in Help function is
also rather basic. A novice user may
find it difficult to navigate through this area while the average user will
long for more information in regard to configuration options. While the program does provide a feature for
email message tagging, these options cannot be configured by the user. In any event, those looking for a quality
anti-virus tool will truly benefit from many of the default settings and
completely enjoy this reliable, free software.
