PC Mag: Best Antivirus Software for 2011

I also read the PC Mag review. As a result I installed Webroot Antivirus With Spysweeper 2011 on all three of my computers. That was a week ago. So far I am loving it. I see no performance hit whatsoever. No slow down or lag. No increase in CPU usage. I previously had Panda Cloud AV. After installing Webroot it removed a total of 3 trojans that Panda and Trojan Remover had obviously missed. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this program.

I wonder about those people who are complaining about performance lagging while running this program. It makes me wonder about the general health of their computers before the program was installed.

 

There doesn't seem to be anywhere that you can download a trial It's a buy only option, or a 'free scan'.

 

I found a 3 license version in brand new sealed box for $9.00 including shipping on eBay. EBay is an excellent source for software. But be CAREFUL. There are a lot of scammers on eBay. Common sense must prevail. I only buy OEM in manufacturers sealed box - never just an emailed key code. Never been stung yet.

 

AFAIK Webroot uses the Sophos engine & sigs. A top-tier AV. Not the absolute best, but doggone good. And now Webroot has bought Prevx & is aggressively marketing it. This is an outfit to watch, no doubt about it.
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That PCMag article is NOT a test. It is an advertisement in the guise of a test.

 

There is a trial for the internet security complete version.

http://www.webroot.com/En_US/consumer-products.html


Looking at the test results from the big boys, webroot doesn't seem to do that well.

 

You better hope Webroot don't have over enthusiastic lawyers and read this forum, unless you have proof of course

 

That PCMag article is NOT a test. It is an advertisement in the guise of a test. Money changed hands in dark of night while the wolfbane was in bloom.

Further deponent sayeth not

I agree with Scoobs72. I think that was a dumb thing to say unless you are ready to back it up with proof. How much money did you accept for your response?

 

I only said it in jest, as I'm sure Bellgamin's statement was with tongue firmly in cheek also

 

The download on majorgeeks says the av/as combo has a limited trial in that it does not remove malware - but offers real time protection and scans for malware-

http://majorgeeks.com/Webroot_Antivirus_with_Spy_Sweeper_2011_d5317.html

sale price
http://store.majorgeeks.com/p11548-webroot_antivirus_with_spy_sweeper_2011