- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (15-day trial); $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- Date added: September 03, 2008
- Total Downloads: 45,497
- Downloads last week: 356
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A newer version of Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware is available.
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 70 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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 Sunbelt Software :Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware is high-performance security software that doesn't slow down your PC like older, traditional antivirus products. Vipre combines antivirus, antispyware, anti-rootkit, anti-malware, and other security technologies into a seamless, tightly-integrated security solution. Vipre delivers comprehensive protection against today's highly complex spyware, viruses, and blended malware threats for PC and e-mail security.
Version 3.1.2315 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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Version 3.1.2315 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews of Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware 3.1.2315
- Average user rating: 3.8 stars out of 70 votes
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Version: Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware 3.1.2315
Pros: Excellent Software
Cons: Excellent Software
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware 3.1.2315
Pros: Easier to use than the rest - don't have to do anything. Doesn't offer hundreds of config options. Is for home users. Not over taking over windows like norton. Not in your face all the time. It works. It detects stuff.
Cons: Cookie. Tracking cookies. I don't care about the cookies. Everyday with the cookies - daily scan.
Summary: I bought it before trying it out. I've been using all the freeware anti virus apps for so long, I knew vipre was going to be the one. I am not surprised by it's performance. It is expected. Just like you've always been expecting your antivirus t... read more >>
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware 3.1.2315
"It's very Fast , Effective and light on Resources."
Pros: Fast, Reliable, User Friendly, First Class Custumer Support, Good Value ,Looks Very cool and Trendy.
Cons: NOTHING AT ALL
Summary: I Really Think VIPRE is The Only True AntiVirus Software Worth To Buy On Windows Vista x86 and Vista x64 base Computers.VIPRE is a True WARRIOR.
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware 3.1.2315
Pros: Very light on your system , Very fast scans , and a great tool set . Vipre is also very user friendly .
Cons: Absolutely none . Does exactly what it's supposed to do and then some .
Summary: I've used lots of anti-virus software and this is in a tie for 1st with ESET-NOD 32 . Both are very effective , very fast , and very light on your system . Vipre is just a little bit lighter and has a great tool set . Simply put , it's awesome !!!
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1 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware 3.1.2315
"It isn't what they say it is"
Pros: I liked what I heard and the way it looks
Cons: Once I enabled active protection my PC slowed to a crawl. I started with the recommended setting (medium) and hardly anything worked, them I went to low which just made everything work real slow.
Summary: It's a big let down from all that I read about it
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