Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus for Windows

User Reviews

• Don't touch it with a barge pole!

  parkyathingsNovember 6, 2013

  Pros

  None at all

  Cons

  Webroot deletes files created by other software. There is no warning and no explanation. All you know is that software you have had for years suddenly starts going wrong and it can take you ages to figure out that its this crappy thing that's messing you up. If you have not yet downloaded, don't. If you've got the trial, bin it and get something else. If you've already parted with your money, you can partially salvage the situation by.... Click on Identity Protection Click on the cog wheel to the right of Identity Protection Click on the Application Protection Tab Locate all your favourite software and click the Allow buttons

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• Looks promising.

  kiranflysApril 19, 2012

  Pros

  1. Super light. Hardly takes 5-7 MB of RAM!!! Unbelievable!!! 2. Efficient way of implementing cloud protection. 3. Protects by blocking and re-scans after removing infections. 4. Really liked the way the programme integrates with windows firewall. Why to disable an already installed programme if you can make use of it instead!!! Excellent job there!!!

  Cons

  1. I tried to infect the computer by some trojans and the likes from "malwaredomainlist" and it seems to be allowing certain malwares that a lot of other very average anti-viruses detected/blocked. But still the system was never compromised. 2. The fact that it is super light itself might make others believe that it is not a good product!!! But it is really a good product. 3. If it is purely cloud based, how well will it protect me if I am offline for two or three days!!! 4. Firewall is not detected by the security centre!!! Though both windows firewall and Webroot firewall work together in-tandem, I would still like the security centre detect the webroot firewall as well.

  Summary

  Really good product. Excellent start for a product; but still a loooong way to go. Need to be more "convincing" to attract more costumers, I guess... The web page for download does not illustrate how differently the programme actually works compared to other existing ones...

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• good product

  grump11January 12, 2012

  Pros

  fast and efficient

  Cons

  lousy-unqualified tech support...may as well talk to a rock.

  Summary

  If you have problems don't bother looking for help.

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• Fast, light, best security

  UrWntrNovember 2, 2011

  Pros

  Installes in a second, low on system resources, lightning quick scans, instant protection from malware.

  Cons

  No parental controls

  Summary

  The best thing about Webroot SecureAnywhere is the fact that it relies on the cloud for updates. As soon as Webroot classify a new virus, all users globally are instantly protected without having to download any updates. This drastically limits the potential window of exposure to new malware. Don't be fooled by other products - they might tell you that they've detected a virus, but they don't tell you that the virus has been sitting on your machine for 30 days stealing all of your data, and they've only just written an update for it.

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• Retarded... DO NOT USE

  blackbelt27November 1, 2011

  Pros

  simple interface, user friendly

  Cons

  it blocked svchost.exe in its firewall, and all sround sucks, just look at any computer magazine reviews, or just use it for yourself and find out the hard way

  Summary

  how can an antivirus thats any good block a critical windows process? its retarded, thats how. Im an IT guy, specifically troubleshooting, and webroot is shit, and this just proves it. and who ever put webroot on the computer is a moron. (yes even if bestbuy did it)

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• Faster (smaller, too) is always better.

  madbummOctober 4, 2011

  Pros

  Very fast installation; uses the cloud to great advantage.

  Cons

  Nothing, really...

  Summary

  Huge upgrade, great new edition. Everything from the installation to every scan is super fast. Love the fact that scans are sent to the cloud, instead of bogging my laptop down.

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• Nothing special

  The_Lyppard_ManJuly 30, 2011

  Pros

  Didn't cause any BSODs or other serious problems on my PC while in use

  Cons

  The program prevented me from shutting down my PC properly (it stuck on the logging off screen). I had to force shutdowns with the on/off switch.

  Summary

  Save your money and avoid this software. I've gone back to Microsoft Security Essentials as that works without any problems and comes at a great price (free).

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• Can't work with this!

  OzzynlsJune 30, 2011

  Pros

  -It came free with my laptop. -It pretty much seemed to run itself. Very easy to use... on the event that it actually works. (I imagine).

  Cons

  -Didn't seem very customizable. (overly simplistic) -Its implementation with firefox was outdated, didn't function. -I got the sense while using the program that it wasn't "working". (no feedback on what it was doing to my computer). -more...

  Summary

  Do not buy this product, I wuldn't install it even if it was freeware. I had to boot into Safe Mode to uninstall the software.

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• Laptop got fked up!

  tuneup-secure-maniacJune 22, 2011

  Pros

  Nothing nothing nothing...

  Cons

  Let black screen on laptop,my system crash when i was exiting the program,system stuck when turning off my PC

  Summary

  Blue Screen Of Death(BSOD) Is better than this...<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Mar 10, 2012<p/>Yes i installed webroot cleanly, my laptop had a black screen on each boot up, i am really disappointed with webroot, i had to reinstall my system.

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• Fake ! Worst Antivirus Ever

  NischayProMay 14, 2011

  Pros

  Doesn't deserve to have one

  Cons

  Removes important system files. Deletes harmless files. Doesn't catch a trojan. Slows down the computer. I can't even believe that it is 1st in the internet-security-suite-review.

  Summary

  I download Webroot and installed in the normal procedure. After installing I ran a full scan of my system. After the scan it showed 18 files (most were in system32 and were .dll's) infected with some kind of virus. So I clicked quarantine. Tomorrow when I booted my computer my computer showed error missing .dll files. I sent an email through my other laptop to the tech. They said I deleted those files and Webroot had nothing to do with it .The only way to restore then is by installing the OS again. Kaspersky is much more better. It though slows down my computer a bit but has a far more better detection rate then Webroot. I insist everyone to download another antivirus NOT THIS PLEASE OF JUNK.

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