Webroot antivirus Review

Webroot Software is the producer behind Webroot Antivirus with Antispyware and Firewall. It has recently been awarded for the multiple good quality features that it possesses, among which we notice the dynamic ability to change systematically and independently in order to fight internet threats: viruses, worms, spyware and many others.
If you are an internet user interested in protecting your personal data and also having a clean and safe computer, Webroot Antivirus offers the solutions you seek.

Webroot antivirus – ease of installation

Webroot Antivirus downloads in a few minutes and runs without slowing down parallel processes. Although the Webroot Software lists 256 MB of RAM, it is recommended that the computer system exceed the minimum system requirements, otherwise the application will not qualify for multitasking.

Webroot effectiveness

As it was previously said, Webroot Antivirus detects and desinfects various malevolent applications. This assertion is supported by the Virus Bulletin 100 award for detecting all the viruses on the internet.

Webroot antivirus – updates and features

Webroot Antivirus updates automatically and is able to detect threats and anything that seems suspicious, alerting you if your system is threatened. It can also programmed to scan periodically, even hourly if necessary. Like other software in the field, it can be set to tell the user when the last update took place and also when the next one is due.
This antivirus software is West Coast Labs and ICS A Labs Certified and includes the eight times award-winning Spy Sweeper for advanced spyware protection. Together they monitor internet activity, scan mails, perform periodical systems scan and updates systematically. It includes 13 shields included in the recommended setting. They include system and network shields, web browser protection, email and email attachment scanning. To sum up, we can say that it is able to ensure protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits and cookie trackers.
Webroot Antivirus includes the “always on” protection, three different types of scan and sweep (the full sweep detects and eliminates viruses weekly, the quick sweep locates unwanted applications found in the system and the customized sweep that scans partitions or files at the user’s will). It is also set to present new information about the latest discoveries in the field of viruses and malicious threats.
If you are fond of playing computer games, we have good news for you. This antivirus software has a feature called gamer mode, which allows you to enjoy your movie or game without being interrupted.

Webroot antivirus – technical support

Webroot Antivirus offers not only the well-known online and phone-based support, but also remote desktop assistance, if the user allows it, and virtual storage of files. This is a service that most antivirus software applications don’t have. In addition, Webroot Software offers virtual storage space for backing up files, so the user is able to access personal files from any other computer, provided you have a internet connection. This feature comes in handy if you have to send large files in email attachments. This application offers a download link that you can transmit by means of email, so the recipiebt will be able to acces that link without being forced to download and open a large attachment. This kind of links enables other users to access your files stored on remote servers.

Webroot antivirus – conclusions

Webroot Antivirus with Antispyware and Firewall has been tested and has got high scores because it has a friendly, easy to use interface and a lot of features that ensure full security for your system.