The users of Vexira Antivirus Software will recognize AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic: Vexira is the pay-for AV based on AntiVir, using the same scan engine and virus definitions (VDFs). AntiVir is, in my opinion, one of the best FREE antivirus products available today. The program not only detects more than 80,000 viruses, it also protects against trojans, worms, backdoors, and joke programs. For those users that have dial-up connections, one of the best features of the program is its optional anti-dialer protection. With built-in heuristics, which can be set to different levels of detection, AntiVir can also detect previously unknown viruses, macro viruses, boot record and master boot record viruses. The Active Guard monitors your file movements for protection against unknowingly downloading and saving malware. Software updates and VDF updates can be downloaded using the available scheduler. The best method, in my opinion, is the manual download using the built in Internet Update Wizard. Using the manual method I can choose when and how often I update. Support for the program is available at Computer Cops or through the official AntiVir board. As a free AV, AntiVir is very flexible and reliable, and stands up against many other pay-for and most free AVs. For users needing network-enabled software or built-in email scanning, H+BEDV has AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium. |
