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 Scandium Security:
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 emails, incoming and outgoing, for attached virus and other types of threats.What's new in this version:
- Version 5.4.34:
- Full compatibility with Windows 8
- Improved performance and stability
- Simplified installation process
- Bug fixes
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All versions:
4.2 starsout of 58 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 6 votes
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"Excellent !"
Version: UnThreat Free AntiVirus 2013 5.4.34
Pros
I never imagined that an antivirus can be so light in my old system .
Catch any virus or unwanted program.Cons
I think they could have done a better job with the GUI
Summary
UnThreat net exceeds Avast , Avira or AVG , especially the last two heavily loaded system.
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"As Tony the Tiger would say it is "GREAT: !!"
Version: UnThreat Free AntiVirus 2013 5.4.34
Pros
Low memory usage plays well with old PC's like mine!
Cons
None! performs well!
Summary
A free VIPRE powered Antivirus program is hard to beat!
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"Unthreat Use."
Version: UnThreat Free AntiVirus 2013 5.4.34
Pros
Good antivirus.
Cons
Cannot log in/use bank accounts
Summary
I've seen no problems with this except you cannot login or use bank sites.
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"Good Antivirus"
Version: UnThreat Free AntiVirus 2013 5.4.34
Pros
Easy to use but more advanced users (like me) can configure their own preferences.
Hasn't clashed with any programs on my computerCons
I think they could have done a better job with the GUI
Summary
I'm very happy with the product it seems to work for both simple users and advances users alike.
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"Easy to use!"
Version: UnThreat Free AntiVirus 2013 5.4.34
Pros
the interface is simple and easy to figure out
keeps you in the loops - frequent updates and warnings about malwareCons
I am a little weary because I haven't found any
Summary
Haven't had a virus since I downloaded it!
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"Excellent!"
Version: UnThreat Free AntiVirus 2013 5.4.34
Pros
Doesn't slow down my computer
Lots of customization
Has an option for scanning emails and internet linksCons
The design is very simple
Summary
I used the 2012 version for quite some time, and liked it just fine. I have now upgraded to the 2013 version and I can't complain. It's quick, stable, easy to use, and hasn't caused any issues to date. I'll keep you posted!
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