CNET Editors' review
Vipre Antivirus and Antispyware requires Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista; it is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, or ME, Macintosh, or Linux. The 15-day free trial is fully functional; a review of the paid product can be found on CNET Reviews.
Installation takes a few minutes and does not require a reboot. After installation, a wizard asks a few predictable questions. Overall, the Vipre interface is one of the cleanest we've seen on any antivirus product. It's intuitive and easy to use. Four tabs across the top take you to Scan, Manage, Tools, and the overview page. Much of what we like about Vipre is beneath the hood--which is where it should be. Vipre scored well in both our CNET Labs' Windows XP performance tests, however, there are no public, third-party tests that we can point to at this time.
What we like most about Vipre, though, is that it packs a lot of extras--extras that other antivirus products should have but often do not, such as a secure file eraser that writes 1s and 0s over deleted files, a history cleaner that goes beyond just what's in your Internet-browser cache, and something called PC Explorer, which reveals processes and services running that are suspect or known to be malicious.
Many of these tools are also featured within Sunbelt Software's standalone-antispyware product, CounterSpy v2. Missing from Vipre is firewall protection. Sunbelt Software does not provide an uninstall function; you will need to use the Windows Control Panel's Add and Remove Software feature.
Publisher's Description
From GFI Software:
Get everything you need to protect your PC (and nothing you don't) with VIPRE Antivirus 2012. VIPRE combines antivirus and anti-spyware into a single, highly efficient solution that detects malware threats in real time via dynamic code translation, heuristics, behavioral analysis and tradition, signature-based technologies. The result is clean, fast and comprehensive malware protection that doesn't slow down your PC. VIPRE was developed with you in mind. It's the easy-to-use and affordable way to safeguard against viruses, worms, spyware, Trojans, bots and rootkits 24/7. So chat with friends, log into Facebook, play games, shop and pay your bills online knowing that your PC is protected. VIPRE licenses protect between one and 10 PCs for a period of one year to the lifetime of the PC. All licenses include free tech support from knowledgeable, friendly technicians and an 100% money-back guarantee.
What's new in this version: Version 5.0 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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"Vipre Internet Security 2012"
Version: VIPRE Antivirus 2012 5.0
Pros
i am going to point out some good evidence that Vipre internet Security 2012 can stand the top 1 between the famous Norton Internet Security and Norton 360.
-Vipre Does let our pc running light/fast it doesnt consumes cpu that much like that knowned antivirus Bitdefender or Kaspersky
Vipre antivirus for what i saw here on the cnet some said "it doesn't do nothing on background that's why it's light"
Wrong.. Vipre has permanent monitor of your background and he does detect any suspicious virus or cracks that you want to put on your system to have that program free.
-Vipre is among on myself and for my knownledge compared to Norton Internet Security i had test out a lot of antivirus like bitdefender (buggy and heavy) Kaspersky(consumes a lot of ram and doesnt desinfect your pc completely from virus)
They are optimized to recognize new viruses that seems suspicious to the scan,even they can break to decrypt files to verify for virusCons
Vipre Company has not release a full database for UnBlocked/Blocked Websites in other means this means that vipre blocks one website wrong yet.
Summary
The many antivirus i had it and i've test it both on my experience along this years that worth to have there position on the top are Vipre Internet Security and Norton Why this? It is clearly that both work fine on detection of virus,malware and others.. They are optimized to recognize new viruses that seems suspicious to the scan,even they can break to decrypt files to verify for virus
This Antivirus is worth to buy, it is yet on the development but still has inspected it as an 97% overall rate of capture virus, still does need to improve in some areas, some bugs and performance correction.
I must say for 2 years ive been using this antivirus and im free of virus on my computer,side along i use Emsisoft Anti Malware. -
"WILL SEARCH SOMEWHERE ELSE WHEN ITS TIME TO RENEW"
Version: VIPRE Antivirus 2012 5.0
Pros
*doesn't seem to slow computer down(Probably because it DOES NOTHING)
*firewalls good
THATS ITCons
it seems fast because it does nothing
* detected only 3 viruses in one YEAR(even malwarebytes detected at least 2 viruses a MONTH)
* does nothing it lets viruses WALK INTO YOUR computer while it sits there retardedly.(if that's a word)Summary
NEVER AGAIN
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"Allowed Malware"
Version: VIPRE Antivirus 2012 5.0
Pros
I thought it worked well.
Cons
Allowed the ever-so-popular SmartHDD Malware on my computer and it took me FOREVER to get it off.
Summary
I'm not a computer genius so I rely on reviews to purchase programs of this nature. I paid for the whole shabang as I thought it was great, had great reviews on here, and it seemed to update everything and scan nightly. All of a sudden the Smart HDD malware took everything over and it was a PIA to fix and it took me hours. I'll be getting rid of this from my computer STAT.
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"Awesome AV"
Version: VIPRE Antivirus 2012 5.0
Pros
-Lite on resources
-Doesn't slow your system down
-Not a nagger AV
-Runs quietly in the background and does a good job
-Good value
-Real phone support if you need it, but you won't.Cons
I can't find any
Summary
This is great AV software. It runs in the background doing its job efficiently and doesn't nag you to death. I have been using it for at least three generations on multiple household computers and it has only been improved with each generation.
I haven't had any negative experiences with Vipre as some of the other reviewers claim. -
"Very bad AV"
Version: VIPRE Antivirus 2012 5.0
Pros
nothing................................
Cons
im using the 30-day trial:
1) its only give me 15 days instead of 30
2)clogging my system, slowing internet, blocked many sites, destroyed my cfosspeed softwares, using over 90% of CPU,my computer hangs and freeze
3)very hard to get rid..using youruninstaller- for the first time give me a BSODSummary
don't go near it
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"Much Better"
Version: VIPRE Antivirus 2012 5.0
Pros
More Detections
Blocks BAD Website's
Super Lite...Cons
The GUI cant keep up with other AV, so simple
Summary
It has power that other's can't do, Its super lite on system
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"Probably the worst program ever installed"
Version: VIPRE Antivirus 2012 5.0
Pros
Could not find anything good
Cons
was super hard to set up, a memory hog, as bad as Norton. Increased my boot time 5x's slower than ever been. I also removed after 1 day and have requested a refund....Blocked micrsoft word....for crying out loud
Summary
stay away from this one try something else...bad....bad....bad
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"**** BOUGHT IT!! IT SUCKS & SUCKS & SUCKS ****"
Version: VIPRE Antivirus 2012 5.0
Pros
Easy to install. Great History cleaner.
Cons
Slows both computer down: 32sec boot time on one (windows vista), 51sec boot time on other (windows 7). Specs came straight from windows trouble shooter. There is no weekend phone support sucks. Vipre had a average antivirus in 2011 for the money. The 2012 version is worse than a free anti virus. Mastercard will be getting my phone call shortley. REFUND REFUND
Summary
I bought Vipre in 2010 ran it for 2yrs. With a few minor problems. My subscripiton expired so I bought a 2012 for 2yr. 2012 SUCKS & SUCKS. I am very disapointed in cnet for there review on this antivirus. I am going to have to research somewhere else for reviews.
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"DO NOT DOWNLOAD VIPRE Antivirus 2012 Free Trial"
Version: VIPRE Antivirus 2012 5.0
Pros
Downloaded and ran quick scan correctly first time.
Cons
Immediately slowed my whole Windows Vista system down to a stand still and almost locked it up.
Could not open any other programs.
Was a very teadious and hard process to Uninstall (I had to go to Control Panel and remove the folder from Programs in "C" drive.)Summary
I would not recommend downloading VIPRE Antivirus 2012 Free Trial.
I downloaded Microsoft Security Essentials which is more compatable and caused no problems with my HP computer. -
"Straight on straight off"
Version: VIPRE Antivirus 2012 5.0
Pros
Easy to use and does install pretty quickly.
Cons
Too intrusive.
Summary
Started a 30 day trial. This program was only on my computer for 1 of the 30 days because no sooner had it installed, it started to interfere with network settings eventually preventing me from viewing any webpages, even with firewall and web block settings turned completely off. Uninstall fixed my net problems confirming that Vipre is nothing but trouble and I advise that you avoid. Try each of the alternative antivirus programs on their trial base first and then decide whether to buy. Choosing is too much of minefield otherwise.
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