- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (Free detection and Adware/MBR rootkit removal.); $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 98/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7
- Date added: May 11, 2009
- Total Downloads: 6,418
- Downloads last week: 192
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 17 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: 3.1 stars out of 17 votes
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Version: Prevx 3.0.1.65
Pros: blocks rougue security programs and other malicious programs.
Cons: None so far.
Summary: I have been using prevx for about 3 months and have had zero false positives. Prevx has blocked all the rogue security programs I have tried to download(I repair infected computers as a hobby). I even disabled active protection and tried to run a ... read more >>
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Version: Prevx 3.0.1.65
"Software Wouldn't Work - Company Won't Refund Money"
Pros: No pros. Their customer service department required me to log onto their site and use the password "Tinkers4Swine" which reflects their attitude about customer complaints.
Cons: I purchased Prevx 3.0 because Prevx specifically claimed online that it could remove a particular virus (Rizaluzo.dll.) It didn't. I paid by credit card and the program was completely useless.
Prevx, flatly refused to give me a refund.Summary: DO NOT BUY this software! (And DO NOT BELIEVE any positive reviews about this company! It wouldn't surprise me if they came directly out of their marketing department.)
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Prevx 3.0.1.65
Pros: None, product causes problems. Use Spybot S&D or spyware blaster, plenty of other good free options.
Cons: Very poor customer service.
Summary: I had black screen happen on my laptop in windows 7, home desktop didn't encounter this. Problem occured when I removed malware with said program Prevx. After installing there program and running it my computer black screened. Running explorer and l... read more >>
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Version: Prevx 3.0.1.65
Pros: Is it really a valid review of a product to weigh so heavily the limited features do to it being a trial version? I'm sure most publishers would be willing to extend a temporary license for reviewers.
Cons: If it had reported malware that wasn't actually there because it was a trial version trying to sell you, that'd be another matter.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Prevx 3.0.1.65
Pros: An anti-virus that protects your PC.
Cons: I made a software (it's real) that is already an installer. I tested the archive of the installer with VirusTotal. Prevx detected the archive as a high-risk worm. But it was harmless by the other antiviruses, including Kaspersky and Avira AntiVir!
Summary: This is a good one, but they should fix their detection rate, because some safe stuff can be detected as a virus. This might be a false-alarm, so fix it good!
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