Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus for Windows

Name: Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus
Rating: 2.4 (38 reviews)
Author: Webroot Software

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 29, 2024

Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus is a blazing-fast malware scanner that offers protection from phishing attacks, software hijacks, and more.

Pros

Informative design: Webroot uses color shades to indicate the protection status of products. Green stands for fully protected, orange represents a warning state, and red indicates a critical vulnerability. For example, disabling the real-time shield pulls up a caption notification and immediately puts the Webroot SecureAnywhere state into the red.

Lightweight: Webroot's complete installation takes up only 1MB. AntiVirus doesn't take a very noticeable toll on your system, even for full scans. A complete scan took less than 30 seconds, which blows most scan times out of the water. However, compared to similar applications, SecureAnywhere puts less emphasis on definition-based scans and more weight on cloud-based scanning.

Web console: Webroot's SecureAnywhere Web console makes it easy to manage and review all your saved passwords. You can also check each registered device if you decide to install Webroot on your phones or additional computers.

Cons

Delayed response: To enable password management, Webroot makes you wait at least 15 minutes for activation. The password manager extension sometimes misses accounts on sites, forcing manual input.

Password error: We encountered a bug during the two-step verification prompt. If you enter a password that doesn't meet the original requirements, then Webroot will ask you to enter a new password. However, the rejected password -- by default -- later became the reference for our two-factor authentication password. The bug seemed to persist inside the Web console.

Bottom Line

Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus is an impressive product, overall. It has a solid performance ranking that barely takes a toll on your system and a user interface that makes your protection clear. Internet Security Plus includes a password manager that makes managing your security keys easier (at least in theory), but our experience with using the tool was a bit mixed. Despite the minor password bug, we found Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus to be an overall decent package if you're looking for an antivirus/password manager package.

What’s new in version 2017

Blocks fake websites that try and steal personal information
Shields your identify and financial information
Provides ransomware protection

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GENERAL

Release: July 3, 2017

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 2017

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 67,711

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

2.4/5

38 User Votes

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
Summary
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...
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.
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.
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)
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.
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).
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.
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... Updated on Mar 10, 2012Yes 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.
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.

Developer’s Description

By Webroot Software

Protect your personal information by blocking viruses and malware.

Powerful, lightweight, non-disruptive protection for all your devices, cloud-based Webroot Internet Security Plus protects your personal information by blocking the latest malware, phishing, and cyber-attacks. We scans billions of apps, files, and websites continuously to determine where and what is safe online. With real-time threat updates, Webroot is able to protect against known and brand new malware. Password manager guards login information, keeping data safe and accessible from all your devices. Our system cleaner deletes private information and ensures top machine performance. Designed to work without conflict alongside other security products, Webroot's hassle-free security protects you from cybercrime.

Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus for Windows

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User Reviews

Don't touch it with a barge pole!

Looks promising.

good product

Fast, light, best security

Retarded... DO NOT USE

Faster (smaller, too) is always better.

Nothing special

Can't work with this!

Laptop got fked up!

Fake ! Worst Antivirus Ever

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