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Publisher's Description
From Webroot Software:
Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus uses a radically new cloud-based approach to online security that protects you against the latest threats as soon as they emerge. And it does so at blazing fast speeds, scanning your entire PC in about 2 minutes. (After the initial scan of your PC, full system scans will typically take two minutes or less.)
With Webroot's first-of-its-kind security portal, you can set your protection settings once and they'll automatically be updated for all of your registered PCs. Versatile and effective, Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus can be a standalone security solution or an extra layer of defense against threats.
What's new in this version: Version 8.0 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
3.0 starsout of 106 votes
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Current version:
3.5 starsout of 21 votes
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"Lightweight, Fast, great protection"
Version: Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2012 8.0
Pros
Started with this program, after very successful trial, recommended
that company buy the SecureAnywhere Complete package on 3 year license.Cons
Few browser crashes with Firefox, webroot support has been outstanding in working to isolate this issue, most likely a plug-in
incompatibilitySummary
Would not hesitate to recommend this program to anyone looking for
outstanding AV/Malware protection.
For those people trolling regards "poor support" from Webroot, I would just say, look to the reviews.
A company that is so pro-active it has someone watching for problem reviews so they can initiate contact with the customer and try to resolve issues is IMO going the extra mile to insure their
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"Avoid - Totally Messed up Firefox"
Version: Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2012 8.0
Pros
Small Footprint
Cons
After installation Firefox would not work properly. Couldn't get to any of my email accounts and even the Facebook site came up all messed up. What a mess! Never had this problem with any other antivirus software. Wish I had just kept going with Kaspersky. Took me a day to get my computer back!!
Support is absolute joke. None existentSummary
AVOID, AVOID, AVOID if you use Firefox. Took them 5 days to respond to my email and then they asked for more information. A phone call left me hanging for over an hour before I hung up. Seems like this is a one man company operating out of a garbage can!
Don't get enticed - like I did - by the notion of a small footprint and fast load times. It is not worth the chance.
This is a beta program, at best, that is being run by a very flaky company.
BEWARE!! -
"Horrible !!!!"
Version: Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2012 8.0
Pros
Lightweight for sure.
Cons
It succeeded to break my computer, failed to clean-up the malware it detected.
I wonder what this tool really does...Summary
2 PCs, 2 failures...
It detected a virus on my computer and tried to clean it but instead broke my system. I had to re-install Windows...
A friend of mine installed it on one of his computers, it was never able to remove the viruses it detected... Tried a free anti-virus and it worked... 2nd failure for Webroot SecureAnywhere.
Who cares about the lightest A/V if it is harmful for your computer and fails to remove viruses ?
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"Upgraded from Spysweeper W/Antivirus"
Version: Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2012 8.0
Pros
Very small footprint on the HD, in ram memory and in the CPU. Runs dramatically faster, as the HD is just scanned instead of used for searching a massive database + being scanned. It did pull off a oddball program that I use as malware. I just grabbed it back from the quarantine and the app runs fine.
Cons
On the required re-boot after install, took an hour or more to re-boot. Mouse clicks about 3 minutes/click. Turned out that the latest free version of the ZoneAlarm firewall is incompatible with SecureAnywhere Antivirus. I removed ZoneAlarm. Ever since, SecureAnywhere Antivirus has been working fine.
Summary
My computer with 5 HD's is now running faster than with any other AV-Malware app that I have used over the last 10 years. No malware or viruses. I did not realize how much AV software was slowing down my PC's over the years until I switched.
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"is pretty good!!!"
Version: Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2012 8.0
Pros
is easy to understand and make you feel secure.
Cons
Could have more explanations
Summary
But I still prefer this product. Is not expensive and very reliable
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"Would not reccomend"
Version: Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2012 8.0
Pros
Service was excllent while purchasing the software. Downhill from there.
Cons
Not long after purchasing a two year protection program, my computer was infected with a virus that actually removed the protection from my computer. Webroot won't do a think to help unless I pay more for "virus removal." Very frustrating - and expensive. I've never had issues with an antivirus before and am sorry I ever gave this one a chance. Should have stuck to my old standbys.
Summary
What's the point of an antivirus that doesn't protect you from viruses?
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"ZOMG!!!! Light Weight, Super Fast, and Super Effective!"
Version: Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2012 8.0
Pros
Seen it catch TDSS and the evil Scareware (Antivirus XP 2012, etc)
Cons
Like every antivirus software its not fool proof. As a consumer, you need to ensure that the scans are actually running, your updating windows, java, adobe,etc and watching what sites you go to!
Summary
I repair computers for a living and this is a very light weight strong protection software, I have seen it take care of everything from TDSS to the evil dreaded Scareware Viruses (Vista Security Prot, Anvtirus XP 2012, etc). Highly recommend and I use it every day and recommeded to EVERYONE! ... all your base are belong to us...
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"A cloud of your own and an anti-virus just as light."
Version: Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2012 8.0
Pros
Instantly updated due to server-side definitions;
Ridiculously user-friendly UI;
Uses the least amount of system resources of any security software I've ever used;
10 gigs of personal cloud storage for backing up your most important filesCons
None as of yet; I've had this product installed for over a month now, and since installation, I've had no notifications, and no reason to enter the User Interface... impressive.
Summary
Never have I seen a piece of security software from any company that runs so light. During normal workload, the Webroot SA system process eats a mere 444kb of total memory, making it completely unnoticeable when compared to other security software, and even many core Windows processes. The cloud-based definitions mean that you're as up-to-date as is currently possible, because as soon as it's on Webroot's server, it's protecting you. No need for time-consuming, scheduled updates. Asks almost nothing of the user during installation, and I have literally not seen one notification during my month+ of usage, making it something you can install and forget about for the next year or more, depending on your chosen subscription term. Included in the cost of your annual subscription is also 10 gigs of online cloud storage, allowing anyone to back up their most precious documents/photos to prevent loss during hard drive catastrophes. Way to go, Webroot!
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"quite satisfied"
Version: Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2012 8.0
Pros
fast, effective and light
Cons
Sometimes my HDD doesn't stop after I shut down pc. Remove it and everything is ok.
The problem appears in previous version also. That's what I don't like about it.Summary
Can it be called defective?
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"fastest and most effective!"
Version: Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2012 8.0
Pros
I have been a systems support engineer for over 30 years and have seen virtually every malware infection and have used dozens of AV products. WR Secureanywhere is a "game changer"! I have been using it since the day it was released and I am amazed at how light, fast and effective it is. I have used it to "cleanup" my clients' that have been using the "big names" and have gotten infected. I think it's important to understand Secureanywhere is cloud-centric so unlike the other AV programs, it doesn't seem to "get" updates, it's always working with the very latest definitions because it's linked to the Webroot servers. I like the idea that Webroot cloud learns in real-time and can have a new definition on my system just as fast. An additional feature I love is the web-based control panel. This is great because I have several PC's loaded with Secureanywhere and I can monitor their AV status from a single page. BTW, I don't work for WR, I just know a good product when I see (use) it.
Cons
TROLLS, arg. I've installed this application on many systems, XP through Win7 pro and had ZERO problems... When I see this, or any decent product get a ridiculous negative review like "it trashed my system" or "horrible" I know that it's just one of those trolls paid by the "other guy" to write rubbish.
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