Dr.Web Cureit BETA Scan Speed Test

Dr.Web Cureit BETA Scan Speed Test

Reason for “Scan Speed” Test: I have heard that the Dr.Web Cureit BETA uses the new faster scan engine.

Windows XP Pro 32 bit
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU (6300 1.86 GHz)
4 GB Memory (2 X 2 GB)
Western Digital 500 GB RE4 SATA300 Hard Drive
Windows System Partition Size: 68.3 GB
Windows System Partition “Used Space”: 8.24 GB
Motherboard, Memory, CPU (Hardware Date: 3rd Quarter of 2006)

Dr.Web Cureit Settings for Scans:

EPM (Enhance Protection Mode)
All Actions: Report Only
No Prompt for action
Custom Scan: C:
Scans were Not performed in SAFE MODE.

Dr.Web Cureit (Non-Beta)
Dr.Web Cureit File Size: 82.0 MB
2011-12-10 (07:20) 2916508
Files Scanned: 72,773
Scan Time: 1:03:52
Reported Scan Speed: 298 KB/s

Dr.Web Cureit (BETA)
Dr.Web Cureit BETA File Size: 71.9 MB
2011-12-10 (07:20) 2426242
Files Scanned: 73,058
Scan Time: 36:03
Reported Scan Speed: 593 KB/s

 

Test makes it look faster, but remember folks, it's not all about the scanning speed.

You also have to look at how thorough the scan is - what's being scanned, how deep the files are being scanned (unpacking), level of detection and factors like usage of system resources etc.

I'm not saying DrWeb's beta scanner makes sacrifices in any of the above, just a point to bare in mind when looking at or comparing scan speed/time either with the same AV or between other AVs.

 

No. Look https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1979551&postcount=21
and https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1979593&postcount=23

 

Does this mean that the new engine and database are the reasons for the significant scan speed increase that I saw?

 

thanks for the test TheKid7

good info

 

Yes, it has a meaning. When in CureIt! will be implemented multi-threaded scanner the scan speed will be increased even more in the best way. Deceleration will be only when checking the drivers (*.sys files), memory and BIOS.

 

It's Happened!
A new kernel in single-user Dr.Web products: speed, performance and unique technology for detection of threats
The text of a news is available so far only in Russian
The update will take place in cramped today, little by little.

 

Does this change also apply to Dr.Web CureIt?

 

Yes. Read the new.

 

Does this update also apply to the Dr.Web Live CD & Dr.Web Live USB?

 

I checked the scan speed of the latest Dr.Web CureIt and it is very close to the scan speed of the Dr.Web CureIt BETA that I tested two days ago.

Dr.Web Cureit
Dr.Web Cureit File Size: 72.5 MB
2011-12-12 ('13:18') 2436594
Files Scanned: 72,891
Scan Time: 33:28
Reported Scan Speed: 554 KB/s

 

Yes, because the new engine was released.

 

I did the following scan speed tests to compare Dr.Web CureIt to the Dr.Web Live CD.

Dr.Web Cureit Settings for Scans:

EPM (Enhance Protection Mode)
All Actions: Report Only
NO Prompt for action
Custom Scan: C:
Scans were NOT performed in SAFE MODE.

Dr.Web Cureit
2011-12-15 (07:10) 2441863
Files Scanned: 73,745
Scan Time: 35:49
Reported Scan Speed: 733 KB/s

Dr.Web Cureit
Additional Option Selected: Scan File Archives
2011-12-15 (07:10) 2441863
Files Scanned: 205,724
Scan Time: 49:39
Reported Scan Speed: 393 KB/s

Dr.Web Live CD
Settings for Scans:
All Actions: Report Only
Custom Scan: C:

2011/12/14 17:49
Objects Scanned: 137,718
Scan Time: 1:37:58

 

You must ensure that the DrWeb LiveCD uses actual core and base.

 

What is the actual core and base?

 

If the virus databases is v.7.0 and then and the core (Virus-Finding Engine)
is so true in DrWeb LiveCd and DrWeb LiveUSB.
These products are based on Linux

http://news.drweb.com/?i=2089&c=5&lng=en&p=0

 

Wouldn't the latest Dr.Web Live CD ISO download have the version 7.0 databases and core? The one that I ran the scan speed test was dated "2011/12/14 17:49".

Should I wait a day or two and then download and try the latest Dr.Web Live CD ISO at that time?

 

I'm not sure that at this time on the servers managed to upgrade the old version of DrWeb LiveCD

It would be best

 

Update Dr.Web CureIt!: Reinforced and automatic scan modes

December 26, 2011

The company "Doctor Web" - a Russian developer of IT security - reports the updating of paid and free versions of the utility Dr.Web CureIt!. Within the update function of collecting and sending impersonal statistics in an analytical laboratory, "Dr. Web". In addition, abolished the need to complete the questionnaire before downloading curing utility.

Now many users Dr.Web CureIt! from around the world will take part in the collection of useful statistical information. This will help the company "Doctor Web" to analyze the global situation and the virus more quickly to improve the use of Dr.Web algorithms for detecting and curing. Note that the data sent to the analytical laboratory, "Dr. Web", exclude information that would identify the user - are sent purely statistical data on the scan results and general information about software and hardware PC. This feature is always included in the free version of the utility, but not relevant for all the language localizations: the presence of function, the user learns from an appropriate warning. Members paid version may refuse to transfer statistics.

In addition, launch free version of Dr.Web CureIt! is now possible only under an administrator account. Paid version of the utility is able to work under other accounts.

Also in the paid version of Dr.Web CureIt! the opportunity to scan in full automatic mode: When you run from the command line with the key / go scanner immediately starts checking, without requiring the user taking any action. In addition, users of the paid version became available enhanced scan mode, previously tested in the free version and is designed to counter the Trojans-blocker.

Both versions of the utility Dr.Web CureIt! available on the website, "Dr. Web".

 

Free Version: Does this mean that I will still be able to scan the whole PC (all user accounts) as long as I am logged in as a User with Full Admin Rights?

Is this the feature previously knows as EPM (Enhanced Protection Mode)? Does this mean that the Free Version no longer has EPM?

 

I did the scan speed test again mainly to see if the Dr.Web Live CD scan time had dropped significantly from the previous Dr.Web Live CD scan speed test.

Dr.Web Cureit Settings for Scans:

EPM (Enhance Protection Mode)
All Actions: Report Only
NO Prompt for action
Custom Scan: C:
Scans were NOT performed in SAFE MODE.

Today’s Results:

Dr.Web Cureit
2011-12-29 (05:20) 2481829
Files Scanned: 73,669
Scan Time: 35:01
Reported Scan Speed: 661 KB/s

Dr.Web Live CD
Settings for Scans:
All Actions: Report Only
Custom Scan: C:

2011/12/28 18:17
Objects Scanned: 141,556
Scan Time: 44:08

Previous Results:

Dr.Web Cureit
2011-12-15 (07:10) 2441863
Files Scanned: 73,745
Scan Time: 35:49
Reported Scan Speed: 733 KB/s

Dr.Web Live CD
Settings for Scans:
All Actions: Report Only
Custom Scan: C:

2011/12/14 17:49
Objects Scanned: 137,718
Scan Time: 1:37:58

Dr.Web Live CD ISO File Size Change: 186.8 MB -> 177.7 MB (2011/12/28 -> 2011/12/15)

Therefore, the relative scan speed increase is very similar to what I found for Dr.Web CureIt: ~2X