Scan & Fix 50 registry issues FREECNET Editors' review
Freeware IObit Security 360 is a fast and welterweight utility for both detecting and removing malware, and determining any security holes in your system before they can been exploited. The interface has large icons with simple labels that won't confuse novices, and the tools menu offers some useful features that more advanced users are sure to appreciate.
The Overview tab is the main window and contains links for immediate Smart scans, definition file updates, a "security analysis," which evaluates potential exploits in your system and includes Windows security patches, and a status update window. This tells you whether your real-time protection, automatic scans and updates, and heuristic-based scans are on or off. Automatic scans and updates and scheduled scans, are restricted to the paid upgrade. The Scan tab lets you initiate a Smart scan, a Full scan, or a Custom scan, and the Protection tab lets you toggle your real-time protection status. It seems a bit odd that a user would want the separate controls the program offers for "known malware" and "unknown threats."
The Tools tab gives you seven useful system security tools. There's a Hijack scan for power users, a Security Holes scan, a Passive Defense that disables cookies in Firefox and Internet Explorer, and ActiveX in IE, and an Unlock and Delete tool for getting rid of files your system thinks are in use. There's a Privacy Sweeper that will clean not just cookies and cache but saved forms, download history, and other Internet traces in all major browsers, as well as utilities like archival tools, multimedia players, and other applications. Annoyingly, a PC Tuneup option takes you to the download page for another IObit program, but users on the go will like the custom portable version that you can launch from a USB key. Security 360 eats about 50MB of RAM when idle, with a Smart scan taking about 6 minutes and a full scan finishing in 45 minutes, making this one of the fastest in its class.
Editor's Note, November 17, 2009: CNET Download.com has received notice from IObit, the maker of Security 360, that they have updated their database to address accusations of intellectual property theft. (Read more about the dispute in our CNET News story.)
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IObit Security 360 is a free malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from various of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. With the unique "Dual-Core" engine and the heuristic malware detection, IObit Security 360 detects the most complex and deepest spyware and malware in a very fast and efficient way. IObit Security 360 has a real-time malware protection and frequent automatic updating for prevention of zero-day security threats. IObit Security 360 can work with your antivirus for a superior PC security.
What's new in this version: Version 1.41 improves scan engine and database and includes various bug fixes.
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4.2 starsout of 293 votes
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"Requires fast processor and lots of memory"
Version: IObit Security 360 1.41
Pros
Easy to install, easy to use, does the job
Cons
Not for use on systems with less than 1GB of RAM - it will eat resources and require you to restart multiple times a day to get programs to run. Error will be "Insufficient Resources"
Summary
As mentioned above, this is a good program but will eat resources like there's not tomorrow. As such, use the program only when I want to scan my system, and not let it start-up with Windows or run in the background. You're not getting real time protection bu it's worth it not to constantly have to start your computer. Smart Defrag will to the same thing (so I don't leave that running in the background either).
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"Some of the Best Free Version Software Available"
Version: IObit Security 360 1.41
Pros
Easy to use, clean interface, doesn't eat up cpu. The free version is simple enough for basic users & comes w/many features for the more advanced user. Finds & fixes issues other software doesn't find.
Cons
None so far
Summary
This should be standard software on anyone's pc. After using the free version, I was more than happy to spend my hard-earned $ on a piece of software that is definitely worth it.
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"Using the Free Version is awesome!!!"
Version: IObit Security 360 1.41
Pros
I love the ability to keep track of any security holes in my systems at home. With 6 people in my household using two computers it is easy to find yourself with unwanted malware or trojans that can cause your computers to slow or crash.
Cons
There is not much I can say about what I do not like. Only thing I could ask for is a lower profile. In other words for the program to use less resourses but I am sure that is hard to do with as much as this program offers its users.
Summary
It is very user friendly and this is a must have for any home or office computers with many users.
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"Run away!!!"
Version: IObit Security 360 1.41
Pros
Loaded great, first scan worked well.
Cons
Froze my Vista system solid, multiple command errors, malware comes right on in as if this thing opened the door for them. System became jumpy on restart, locking up multiple applications, and tried to disable firewall and my other security programs.
Summary
First I tried their registry cleaner, now this. I would not load iobit software on my dogs computer, even if he begged.
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"unbelievable"
Version: IObit Security 360 1.41
Pros
if the issues this appt. shows are real time then this has got to be the best computer fix around that comes free of charge
Cons
none at all.
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"does what the others did not"
Version: IObit Security 360 1.41
Pros
weeded out problems other (malwarebytes) software passed over
Cons
really none i will buy this later
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"very very good"
Version: IObit Security 360 1.41
Pros
every thing very good download
Cons
nothing to say
Summary
the product was very easy to use. and the functions was easy to use would recommend
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"very helpful"
Version: IObit Security 360 1.41
Pros
checks for missed windows updates and for rogue programs
Cons
nothing missing
Summary
would recommend it to anyone
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"NIce Program, quick and smooth"
Version: IObit Security 360 1.41
Pros
Quick to scan
Cons
it would be nice to have a quick to set hijack setting
Summary
overall the product is fast, and reliable
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"Absolutely Amazing! Mind blowing results!"
Version: IObit Security 360 1.41
Pros
Everything you need with the exception of antivirus protection bundled into one package. Extremely user-friendly GUI. The free version in fantastic, but the upgrade to the profressional version is well worth the money.
Cons
Does not include antivirus protection.
Summary
Most programs that claims they will help your computer actually bog your computer down while they are running. Not IObit Security 360 though. It runs fast and seemlessy in the background will you continue to work as normal. I also purchase Advanced System Care PRO. Bundled together, these two software packages cover all your protection and system optimization needs. You will notice instant results in your computer's boot time and responsiveness. I am a big software junkie, so my computer was bogged down with 46 different programs that auto started with Windows. My old boot time was atleast 5 minutes and that is with no exageration. No my PC boots and it ready to go in just under a minute. IObit is the first to actually improved the speed of my PC and the boot time. With the exception of antivirus protection, I give this software 2 thumbs up! Thank you IObit! I definately recommend that IObit Security 360 adds an antivirus engine.
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