ClamAV for Windows (32-bit)

User Reviews

• t's free for a reason

  windows7codecs-com8/1/2011

  Pros

  The application is free.

  Cons

  ClamAV has a long history of false positives eg. search google for "ClamAV false positive". The false positives have the effect of fooling end users into believing that the anti-virus application works well.

  Summary

  Very significant false positives from ClamAV include NSIS installers, Winamp player, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Shockwave Player etc. etc. etc. When false positives are reported to the developers for correction ClamAV is extremely slow to update. The ClamAV database is also distributed by other developers on other platforms, which in turn leads to an even larger base of false positives. If you want something that is both reliable and won't hinder your experience on the web there are better applications out there, but they are not free.

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• Good extra protection over existing AV

  trickpirata7/30/2010

  Pros

  - Doesn't slow down your PC - fast scanning(though it only scans your computer memory) - cloud based AV - good interface - works well with other AV

  Cons

  - Doesn't have an offline scanner - NO right click context menu scan(right click>scan with blah blah)

  Summary

  Clam AV is a good program(even the clam av offline scanner). This is a good EXTRA protection over existing AV. It will enhance your security. But this program needs to improve, maybe add a right click context menu scanner. 4 stars for me.

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• Good antivirus on demand

  capitanflorius7/12/2010

  Pros

  Easy interface. It can work with other antivirus, because it is non in real time An extra layer of protection over existing AV

  Cons

  It is slow in scanning

  Summary

  I recommend for all users as second antivirus

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• Not bad pretty nice!

  Virus68516/27/2010

  Pros

  Works alongside Avg slight impact on system preformnce

  Cons

  i like this product

  Summary

  Highly recommended for complte protection<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jun 27, 2010<p/>Ive evauluated this program more the only things it scans is ur memory it does not scan system files

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• Simply works.

  rohitgovindraj6/9/2010

  Pros

  An extra layer of protection over existing AV

  Cons

  No way to evaluate effectiveness unless you wait for a long time for some action

  Summary

  So silent, you forget about it altogether. Very light on memory, and having it simply enhances security.

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• Excellent free product

  Lucy3215/7/2010

  Pros

  This product detected three critical objects, which my usual scanner failed to detect. The scanning is fast and the tool is light on resources, so will not slow your computer down and use too much ram

  Cons

  None at the moment

  Summary

  If your computer has slowed down a bit, it is worth downloading this and give it a health check. I am happy with this

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• Light, fast and efficient!

  sfhe3d4/29/2010

  Pros

  I installed this previous to it being on Download.com and I have nothing but praise for it. It detects threats for me and is fast and very light.

  Cons

  I do wish it was a little more fully featured. The 2.0 version is supposed to fix this though and it's shipping this summer.

  Summary

  This is worth installing. It can install alongside other Anti-Virus with no visible performance hit.

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