Dr. Web Anti-Virus for Workstations for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 8, 2008

This full-blown antivirus program scans files on demand and protects your PC every time you open a file or receive a letter. You can specify which folders or types of files to check as well as actions to perform on infected objects. The real-time protection intercepts every unauthorized attempt to access files and hard-drive system areas and checks any object trying to penetrate the local file system. The program checks e-mail messages before the mail client processes them.

We found that the interface was not very convenient for picking several folders for scanning. Also, you have to use command-line parameters to schedule automatic runs. But the small amount of memory consumed and this program's reasonable price give it a boost.

Dr. Web Anti-Virus for Workstations for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 1, 2004

Latest update: November 8, 2008

Version: 4.31a

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows 95
Windows ME
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 248,657

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.4/5

11 User Votes

??? WHY ??? ...Give a TRIAL and...not let you see full Benefit ?
ghosttrackerMay 16, 2006
Pros
Never download a half-way product.or is there something to "HIDE".would you buy a car and all you could do would be to:Start-It and not be allowed to DRIVE-IT?? NO-WAY.CANNOT make good judgement call if no "GAS" in Tank and cannot see under-hood.so where is the PRO`s???
Cons
CON`s IS THE WORD>.SEMPER-FI USMC RET.
Summary
Resident Evil
angelschambersAugust 8, 2005
Pros
Dr Web turned out to be somewhat effective. It found many objects that needed to be removed from my computer and eliminated them quickly and effeciently.
Cons
The program proved to be less effective than some of the other anti-virus programs that I've gotten from download.com so after the trial period ended, I uninstalled the program. Actually, I tried to uninstall the program but it said, "some items from Dr. Web could not be uninstalled by this program. Please go back and uninstall them manually!" Now it's up to me to track down every little file they've hidden on my computer? Um... does that seem stupid to anyone else?
Summary
This is a great Anti-Virus.
slappybonesMay 3, 2005
Pros
The only AV lighter on resources that I have tried is F-Prot which isnt that good. The false positive issue that some folks have legitimately had a problem with in the past have been dramatically improved. The only better AV I have used is Kaspersky, which uses more memory and cost about twice the price. This program is ugly and looks like it was coded in 1995 but it gets the job done. It also updates it's Virus database every hour.
Cons
I honestly cant think of many worth mentioning. I would say this is one of the top three Antivirus programs.
Summary
good
serg2040March 27, 2005
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all
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Must have
September 1, 2004
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Great program! I'm using it about 5 years, this program helped me to remove many dangerous viruses and trojans.
works great low cpu usage too!
August 10, 2004
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Great anti virus. Uses practically no system resources, updates itself and keeps everything bad out on the web and in your mail. I must admit I uninstalled it once because I had to and it uninstalled no problem, so I dont know why someone reckons it doesn't.
Too many false alarms!
June 19, 2004
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Although Dr.Web comes in second in virus detection (NOD32 is 1st), it generates too many false alarms. It detected a virus that Trend Micro, Norton, AntiVir, Kaspersky and F-Prot seemed to have missed. For a good antivirus, I recommend Kaspersky.
it does the job
May 8, 2004
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i highly recommend Dr.Web AV, the free version delete the infected files found, it does not (cure) fix the files, but that Ok with me. Its very fast, and it does not slow down the system. Give it a try.
great product
orphan68May 3, 2004
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i used the home version and have not had any problems as of yet. I saw a reduction of speed if I clicked on the scan file on ope and run option so I turned it off-runs as if it was never installed. Detects viruses very fast. For the price - $25.00 - it is a great deal.
i hate this product
March 28, 2004
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i have several unwanted trojans and viruses i am trying to rid my computer of and this product totally wasted my time! once you download the product the icon just sits on the desktop you can't even open it..i downloaded two different versions and the same thing happen and it is so hard to remove...i went to my control panel and recieved a hard edit! believe me if you have a trojan or virus don't download this.. what a crock!

Developer’s Description

By AdvancedForce InfoSecurity Solutions

Eliminate all detected viruses, worms, and Trojan horses on your PC.