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License:
Free
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Downloads:
2,394,454
- Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
August 27, 2008
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Publisher's description of PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition
PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition protects you against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your PC and personal details. Going online without protection against the latest fast-spreading viruses, worms and Trojans can result in infections within minutes. Once infected, the virus will usually attempt to spread itself to your friends, family and associates by accessing your e-mail contacts and networked PCs. The infection may also allow hackers to access files on your PC, use it to launch attacks against other computers and Websites or to send mass spam email. That's why PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition provides protection, with rapid database updates, IntelliGuard real-time file, Internet & e-mail protection and comprehensive system scanning to ensure your system remains safe and virus free. Version 5 features new improved scan engine, smaller memory footprint, and much improved system performance.
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Editor's review of PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition
4.0 stars
- "Good for beginners"
This novice-friendly freeware antivirus tool still expects a certain level of sophistication from its users. PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition's interface presents a minimum amount of buttons to control the application.
Checking your PC status, scanning for viruses, and switching on or off real-time protection are all a matter of clicking a single button. Scan speed and memory requirements are average for applications in this genre. Basic full-scan scheduling is easy to set. The virus database appears comprehensive, and the program automatically downloads updates.
This is the freeware version of the publisher's antivirus tool, but the differences are minor. Updates are downloaded from a slower server with this version, but not so slow as to cause user irritation. E-mail message tagging options are not configurable. E-mail and phone support isn't available.
Our big concern is the very basic Help function. Novice users will find it tough to navigate. Intermediate users will wish for better information before tackling any configuration changes. Nonetheless, users looking for an antivirus tool that can be set with default protection and that updates silently will be happy with this freeware.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.1 stars out of 335 votes
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Version: PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition 5
Pros: free edition offering the basic protection for beginners
Cons: sometimes reports errors while windows startup
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Version: PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition 5
Pros: FREE SOFTWARE
Cons: ...................................
Summary: (SOME OF THESE REVIEW ARE FAKE SO DON"T REALLY BOTHER READ THEM- SCAMS TELLING YOU THIS PRODUCT NOW GOOD)
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Version: PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition 5
"Wouldn't bother - get Avira instead"
Pros: Interface is ok
Cons: Didn't ind any threats despit me knowing there was a problem
Summary: I was suffering from bad pop-ups on my laptop and could see rogue processes running. This program reported no problems after scan.
I downloaded and ran Avira and it found and deleted 6 trojans . . enough said -
Version: PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition 5
"Error in Reboot, not totally free"
Pros: It detects virus, with small size
Cons: My computer stopped rebooting and had to uninstall it for my windows to work.
It doesn't seem to have a large database for viruses since it took seconds to update
There is a subscription for extra featuresSummary: Don't risk because it might stop your Windows you rebooting
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition 5
Pros: It's free and a small file.
Cons: It wouldn't let my computer start after reboot. After I unstalled, my computer booted. People here say not to download because it isn't as strong as Norton or Symantec. I stayed away from this one.
Summary: Go with AVG. It's free too.
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