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Comodo Internet Security Pro

Virus scan and removal - ComodoWhen you’re in a fast-food restaurant, what do you usually buy? It’s not the individual items, it’s the combo meals that really attract your attention – a great buy especially if you’re on a tight budget but still want to get some bang for your buck. It’s the same with regards to buying software – getting more features at a low price would certainly be more attractive to more users when looking to purchase an anti-virus product. Enter Comodo Internet Security Pro, which boasts a wide range of security features such as built-in firewall, anti-virus, Wi-Fi security, and support via phone-in live security expert. With this sumptuous combo available as free to download software, users have been taking advantage of Comodo Internet Security Pro’s easy availability, rendering it as a widely used security tool.

Comodo gained fame in the security software industry with its Comodo Firewall Pro series, which was hailed as one of the best free firewalls made since the advent of the ZoneAlarm series. Comodo integrated their Firewall Pro’s features with their own anti virus scan and removal program and database in order to come up with their latest brainchild, Comodo Internet Security Pro. Comodo, however, is a newcomer in creating security suites. Comodo Internet Security Pro’s firewall capabilities are superb, maintaining Comodo’s reputation in creating and maintaining excellent firewall protection.

Unfortunately, Comodo Internet Security Pro falls short when it comes to its anti-virus component. During testing, Comodo Internet Security detected less than half of the planted macro viruses and scripts, and only a little better detecting Trojan horses, worms, and password-stealers. With only daily database updates, Comodo Internet Security Pro has room for improvement, as other security suites are able to update databases more frequently.

Comodo Internet Security Pro’s bright points are an exceptional frequency in detecting and blocking malware, and being able to remove more that half of these malignant files. Also, Comodo detected and removed all the inactive rootkits, and the majority of the active rootkits.

Comodo Internet Security Pro has good user interface orientation, with icons for easy navigation and access of unique features such as Registry keys protection, and user-defined classification of “safe” files from any given software vendor. Even though Comodo Internet Security Pro claims to be a full service suite, it falls short because of the lack of anti-spam and anti-phishing protection. This is problematic since phishing sites are responsible for a large number of malicious attacks on unsuspecting users.

Comodo Internet Security Pro may provide users with an excellent firewall, but it needs to tune-up its anti-virus component in order to improve its effectiveness as an all-around security suite. It also needs to integrate more security features and improve on its lack of anti-spam and anti-phishing protection. Only then can Comodo Internet Security Pro be recognized as a top-notch firewall AND anti-virus security suite.

Features-At-A-Glace

  • Isolates suspicious files in quarantine
  • Real time scanning when you access file
  • Future scanning schedule
  • Updates virus database daily
  • PC tune up and ID theft protection
  • Compatible with Windows XP and Vista

Price

  • $39.99
  • Includes a one-year and one-user license

Pros

  • Inexpensive
  • Free 30-day trial download
  • Firewall and Wi-Fi protection included
  • Live customer support

Cons

  • Disappointing malware detection
  • Limited features
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Paretologic Anti-Virus Plus

Virus Scan and RemovalIn every fairy tale story, there are heroes and villains battling it out in a vast fantasy world, each one bent on gaining the upper hand. Well, in real-life, the fantasy world that we utilize the most is the Internet with its unlimited pool of resources vital both at work and at home. However, there are villains lurking at every corner, in the form of viruses, malware, and spyware. These malicious programs tirelessly find holes in every Internet user’s system, causing nightmares such as data loss, invasion of privacy, and unwanted ads or notifications. Security tools such as anti virus scan and removal programs have become indispensable tools that provide the user a wide arsenal to use against every threat the Internet has to offer. Enter Paretologic Anti-Virus Plus, the successor of Paretologic Anti-Spyware 5.0, another popular security tool. Paretologic Anti-Virus Plus claims to handle any threat effortlessly, whether it comes in the form of virus, malware, or spyware.

At first glance, Paretologic Anti-Virus Plus offers standard anti-virus features: the option for a quick or thorough scan, real-time protection, and free database updates via the Internet. With regards to aesthetics, Paretologic Anti-Virus Plus keeps fancy design to a minimum, relying on its simple yet trendy interface to attract no-nonsense users.  Its most potent weapon comes in the form of the anti-spyware technology that made its predecessor, Paretologic Anti-Spyware 5.0, a smash hit in the security software industry. Paretologic Anti-virus Plus automatically prevents the user from accessing malware-infested websites, as well as pinpoint and eliminates rootkits that are known to act as a mask for malicious programs. Another great asset of Paretologic Anti-Virus Plus is the small footprint it leaves in the user’s system memory. Other anti-virus programs usually clutter up system memory while performing scans or providing real-time protection: Paretologic Anti-Virus Plus stays silent but deadly in the background, ready to swing into action once a threat is detected.

Virus Scan and Removal - westcoast labsWest Coast Labs (WCL) has awarded Anti-Virus Plus Checkmark certification for virus detection and removal. WCL’s Checkmark is the world’s fastest growing certification system for security products and services. It is a highly regarded accreditation program that confirms a product’s effective functionality and performance.

Every hero has a downfall, however. Paretologic Anti-Virus Plus did have some scanning errors that lends doubt to its effectiveness as a hassle-free security tool. On several occasions Paretologic Anti-Virus Plus identified false positives – that is, mistakenly identified other security tools and system files as malicious, and recommended these for deletion. If a naïve user followed Paretologic Anti-Virus Plus’ recommendations, his or her system would have been seriously damaged by the deletion of these files. We also found the software warned us of nonexistent malware, and slowed down system start-up.

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Features-At-A-Glace

  • In-depth scanning and detection of viruses, spyware and other malicious malware
  • Detection and removal of known rootkits
  • Blocking of access to malware related URLs
  • Customizable scanning
  • Quick, easy-to-use
  • Free database updates to keep you protected against the latest threats
  • Windows 2000, XP and Vista compatible

Price

  • $39.95, and features full customer support upon registration
  • 100% money-back guarantee

Pros

  • Excellent e-mail support
  • Free trial download
  • Anti-spyware included
  • Rootkit detection

Cons

  • Identified some false-positives
  • Slows system start-up
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