- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (Free detection and Adware/MBR rootkit removal.); $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: May 11, 2009
- Total Downloads: 5,275
- Downloads last week: 189
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 12 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on October 22, 2009
Prevx offers to clean up your computer by tracking down harmful viruses, spyware, and more. While the program looked to be a winner, it was impossible to know because of its substantial trial limitations.
Prevx impressed us immediately with its professional interface, which features a small collection of commands. We never visited the Help file because navigation felt intuitive at every step of the way. We successfully scanned our computer for corruptions with a single button. When the scan finished, Prevx listed each issue, where and what it was--we found only spyware--and the level of threat it posed. Another aspect we enjoyed was its pop-up feature, which opens a small warning window when something questionable is on the verge of being downloaded or viewed. We were pleased with the ease and readability of Prevx--until we tried to rid our computer of the offenses it identified. We were then told we'd need to purchase a license to clean up our infections, and therefore we can't say how quickly or effectively it did this duty. We appreciated its layout and scanning, but we were unable to get the full picture of its effectiveness.
Prevx claims to offer free detection and adware/MBR rootkit removal during its trial period. We can't confirm this since we only encountered spyware. While Prevx looked great and started off even better, we can't recommend it since we're not sure how well it does what it claims to do, which is clean computers.
Publisher's description
From Prevx :Use Prevx 3.0 free (see terms) to check if your PC is infected by malicious software such as rootkits, trojans, viruses, worms, bots, spyware and adware. Millions of people use Prevx 3.0 in this way for added security. They like the ultra-fast scans and the fact that Prevx 3.0 does not slow their PC in any way. Should Prevx 3.0 detect infections missed by your existing security product(s) you can always upgrade to add malware removal and protection at any time or report the infection to your existing security vendor. It's a great way to boost your PC security free of charge. Many Prevx 3.0 users run the fast scan to check their PCs several times a day.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.4 stars out of 12 votes
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Prevx 3.0.1.65
Pros: I liked nothing about this POS product. It should not be on ANY download sites.
Cons: it found weird viruses and trojans that no other program ever heard of and then would not get rid of them until I bought their crap program, which I didn't.
Summary: Took me 4 days to get rid of this junk program and I still find traces of this POS in different scans with other products, and it has been months. I am almost positive that prevx installed the viruses itself.
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Version: Prevx 3.0.1.65
Pros: simple/friendly UI, small footprint, low on cpu/memory resources, works great with vista, no sw conflicts, no scheduled scans, disable mode while installing third party apps. JUST WORKS
Cons: cant think of anything
Summary: installed on 3 windows pcs five months back ... zero infections on 2 computers to this day., the one that got infected i need i have forgotten that it exists.
Not sure if this is truly invincible.. email me vinu626@yahoo.com if you have ... read more >> -
Version: Prevx 3.0.1.65
"Way Better than all of the Rest"
Pros: Its effective, does quick scans, always up to date and very small resources.
Cons: You got to have an internet connection for it to work
Summary: Someone recommended Prevx, I google it and read a review, I installed it and use it to clean my PC from stubborn spyware. I do the actual removal by hand for I haven't bought the program yet which would do it automatically. I use Eset antivirus alon... read more >>
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0 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Prevx 3.0.1.65
"One doesn't BUY software for it TO KILL their pc"
Pros: not a flipping thing !!!!! and believe me ... flipping was not the word i wanted to type !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cons: I had what sounded like TV programs or Radio programs automatically running on the pc (did some googling & downloaded Prevx from cnet scanned the pc & had to buy it to get rid of the culprits. Prevx rebooted the pc & now won't start at all. N TEARS!
Summary: I feel so ripped off ... I paid for sofware that was supposed to help and now i'm in a mess I don't know how to get out of without it costing a lot of money I don't have. CNET ... YOU SUPPORT THIS KIND OF SOFTWARE ????????????? WOULD YOU ALSO LIKE ... read more >>
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Version: Prevx 3.0.1.65
"Great complement to all existing security suites!"
Pros: Smoking fast install and scans.
Cons: Can't find any yet.
Summary: Read the PC Magazine in-depth review of this product. It is meant to complement your existing security suite, NOT replace it, although the reviewer states it is nearly good enough to do that too. It only removes adware for free, and yes, if you wa... read more >>
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