CNET Editors' review
UnThreat Free AntiVirus 2012 is a free antivirus software solution from AVSoftware. It uses the popular, well-received VIPRE antivirus engine, and offers basic protection from viruses, Trojans, rootkits, malware, adware, and other threats, including e-mail protection and antispyware protection. UnThreat Free is based on a premium tool that includes a firewall and other extra features. The freeware omits those and other bells and whistles, and it doesn't need them. Its chief recommendation is the VIPRE engine, which has tested well against a variety of threats and has generally been available only in premium AV software, until now.
When our download finished, we disabled our existing antivirus software before installing UnThreat. Some freeware AV tools will work alongside the competition, and some won't. As with many other AV tools, UnThreat's installation process requires a reboot. A simple, well-designed user interface more or less says "antivirus software," and the only thing notable is the grayed-out entries for the disabled features: Firewall, RoadWarrior, and Web Guard. We started with the Quick Scan, which turned up two low-risk adware bundlers. Clicking View Details confirmed that the items weren't a threat, but we sent them to their doom by selecting Delete from a drop-down menu and pressing the Clean button. In addition to the Scan field, we could view our Scan History and Active Protection History and access the Quarantine Manager. Of course, no AV solution worth its name would omit a system tray icon, and UnThreat doesn't. The tray icon's menu let us disable UnThreat's active protection, check for updates, and start scans. A tree-based Settings sheet offered a surprising number of options, including scheduling, proxy settings for updates, shell extension scans, and excluded files and folders. The Help file is extensive and detailed.
Free antivirus solutions have gotten so good that the premium tools have to offer tons of extras to justify the cost. The popular free versions tend to be safe choices, and safe recommendations, too, thanks to instantly updated threat lists that millions of users rely on. With no-nonsense controls, essential features, and strong protection, UnThreat Free AntiVirus 2012 joins their ranks.
Publisher's Description
From AVSoftware:
Without an AntiVirus your PC will get infected in a matter of minutes. UnThreat Free AntiVirus offers basic protection against viruses, trojans, rootkits, adware, spyware and worms. Active protection prevents them at the time they appear with latest "on-access" technology. The e-mail component scans all e-mails for attached viruses or other malicious content.
Features: Antivirus - The highly effective Anti-Virus engine is built to instantly scan, detect and remove viruses, trojans, worms as well as other suspicious or unknown threats that reach your system through attachments, downloads or removable storage devices. Active Protection - This is on-access component monitors all processes and files, and warns you of suspicious activities. Antispyware Protection - The anti-spyware component detects malicious software that may have been installed to track you or gather and steal sensitive information. E-mail Protection - The e-mail protection component scans all e-mails, incoming and outgoing, for attached virus and other types of threats.
What's new in this version: Version 4.2.31.11744 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
More Products to Consider
- Detect and quickly remove malicious threats to your computer.
- Search your hard disk and Registry for threats to your security...
- Protect your PC against the latest viruses and spyware.
- Protect your computer from viruses and malicious programs.
- Protect your personal home computer from malware attacks.
- Detect and remove spyware, malware, rootkits, trojans, hijacker...
- Provide secure, anonymous, and private browsing on Wi-Fi hotspo...
- Detect and eliminate viruses, get free protection for home user...
- Reduce multiple passwords to one single item.
- Protect your Windows PC from online threats.
- Download and exchange files safely, enjoy games and Web surfing...
- Record and view every keystroke typed on keyboard.
- Secure your connection to public Wi-Fi networks with premium VP...
- Stay anonymous, change your IP address, and protect your comput...
- Protect your PC against viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms, rootk...
- Detect and clean thousands of threats.Download Or, Learn More About PC Tools AntiVirus Free
This download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
Installed
Smart Install - Hide your IP address and prevent Internet activity tracking.
- Protect computer against malicious software, such as virus, tro...
- Stop viruses and spyware automatically before they reach your c...
- Protect your PC from all kinds of Internet threats.
- Protect a computer against spyware, malware and adware.
- Stop viruses and spyware automatically before they reach your c...
- Protect your system and files from virus and spyware.
- Scan for spyware and remove it from your computer.
-
All versions:
4.1 starsout of 57 votes
-
Current version:
5.0 starsout of 1 votes
-
My rating:
Write review
Results 1-1 of 1
-
"Works Alongside With avast!"
Version: UnThreat Free AntiVirus 2012 4.2.31.11744
Pros
My Secondary Antivirus Software
Does NOT Hang Enough Yet
Easily Detects Malware
Works Alongside With avast Without Hanging Up
FastCons
BIG Update Downloads When Done Installing
Summary
Recommended For Users With avast! Antivirus.
Results 1-1 of 1
Add Your Review
Submit your reply
E-mail this review
Report offensive content
Previous Versions:



