Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2016

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2016

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Editors' Review

Kaspersky Anti-Virus is a proactive malware scanner and virus removal tool that protects your PC.

Pros

User interface: Here Kaspersky has maintained its uncluttered look and approachable interface, similar to that found in Kaspersky Internet Security. As with its other products, Kaspersky has stepped back from differentiating its product with an annual naming scheme, and the result is a consistent brand image that remains strong. Your main security status is front and center, with various tools and options tucked away in a drawer.

Security: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2014 performed a full scan on our test machine in under 15 minutes. According to AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection test, Kaspersky shares the top spot with Avira and Bitdefender with a 99.8 percent block rate. However, Kaspersky also had zero false positive scans, compared to Bitdefender's 7. AV-Test results also concluded that Kaspersky scored a perfect 6.0/6.0 in both the protection and usability tests.

Cons

Performance hit: Although Kaspersky Anti-Virus performed well in security, we did notice very minimal lag with our boot and shutdown times after installing the program. Kaspersky Anti-Virus does have some minor influence on your machine if you're running it on a dated PC, but overall we didn't find the lag too inconvenient.

Bottom Line

Kaspersky may be charging a few bucks more than some other security solutions, but pricing is consistent with high-scoring competitors. Overall, it does its job, and it does it well. We highly recommend downloading the trial to see if Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2014 significantly improves your system performance. If you don't notice any issues, and you're in the market for an anti-virus program, then we recommend this program.

Publisher's Description

From Kaspersky Lab:

Kaspersky Anti-Virus is the backbone of your PC's internet security system, delivering essential, real-time protection from the latest malware. It works behind-the-scenes with intelligent scanning and small, frequent updates, while proactively protecting you from known and emerging Internet threats. Enjoy essential protection that won't slow down your PC with Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

What's new in this version:

Better Performance

Improved: GUI speed.

Windows 10 Compatibility.

New: Refreshed GUI.

Improved: Easier installation and activation.

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General
Publisher	Kaspersky Lab
Publisher web site	http://www.kaspersky.com/?cid=acq-cnet

Download Information
File Size	1.81MB
File Name	kav16.0.0.614en_8229.exe

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
Additional Requirements	None

Pricing
License Model	Free to try
Limitations	30-day trial
Price	$59.95

AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner

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Editors' Review

AdwCleaner frees your computer of unwanted programs and malware, including adware, toolbars, and more. Regardless of how these programs ended up on your computer, this app can remove them quickly and smoothly.

Pros

Nice interface: AdwCleaner presents all features clearly through its intuitive interface. The Progress Bar across the top of the screen shows how the chosen activity is progressing, and below that, you'll find buttons for actual tasks, including Scan, Clean, Report, and Uninstall. You'll find scan results in the bottom section of the window, organized into categories like Services, Folders, Files, Shortcuts, Scheduled Tasks, Registry, and more, to facilitate searches.

Works quickly: No matter which function you're using, you won't be stuck waiting around for it to finish. Everything from Scans to Cleanings are accomplished quickly and smoothly, making this program a good option to incorporate into your daily or weekly maintenance routine.

Cons

Aggressive default removal: This program is pretty aggressive in terms of what it removes. That's often a good thing, but it can also mean that some items you wanted or needed are purged as well from time to time. In order to avoid this, you can go through individual items and deselect anything you want to keep before running the cleaning feature. But that can get a little tedious and also significantly increases the amount of time it takes to complete the process.

Bottom Line

AdwCleaner offers a lot of nice features in an accessible, convenient, and free package. It's a good option for users of all experience levels, although the fact that it aggressively removes programs may prove a challenge for real novice users.

Publisher's Description

From Xplode:

AdwCleaner is a free tool that will scan your computer and efficiently removes Adware (ads softwares), PUP/LPI (Potentially Undesirable Program), Toolbars, Hijacker (Hijack of the browser's homepage). It also features anti adware host that will help to prevent advertising software from installing on your machine. It works with a Search and Delete mode. It can be easily uninstalled using the mode "Uninstall".

What's new in this version:

• Fixed bug with startup elements module
• Local database v30-05-2016.3
• Generic detections updated

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General
Publisher	Xplode
Publisher web site	http://general-changelog-team.fr

Download Information
File Size	2.13MB
File Name	External File

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Additional Requirements	None

Pricing
License Model	Free
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition

SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition

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Editors' Review

SuperAntiSpyware was once a highly praised spyware scanner. Today SuperAntiSpyware struggles to maintain relevance in an era when such protection is commonly free.

Pros

Easy to use: SuperAntiSpyware makes scanning a priority and guides users accordingly. Uninstallation is also easy. The ease of use should be no surprise to those still running an XP-era machine. The main menu is split into a two-by-two grid of options, with the option to scan dominating your screen.

Cons

Aggressive upsell: After installation, before you even reach the main menu, you're greeted with at least three instances of SuperAntiSpyware asking you to go Pro, including an opt-out action and system alert. The main menu also tries to reel you in by offering features that now come standard with many other free antivirus apps, including basic tasks like scheduled scanning and automatic updates.

Questionable performance: Scans took much longer than expected, roughly 43 minutes, and after all that time SuperAntiSpyware failed to find even basic infected files during our test. The finished scan required a reboot of the machine, after merely removing cached cookies. Many third-party labs do not even consider SuperAntiSpyware for annual or monthly benchmark tests, and it's not surprising why.

Dated look: SuperAntiSpyware Free edition looks like it's stuck in the past. The interface definitely looks and feels out of place in modern environments, using font sizes unfit for anything beyond the 1024x768 era. Though there are other visually bare-bones antivirus products, like Panda Cloud Antivirus, SuperAntiSpyware lacks the performance to justify its unwillingness to visually get with the times.

Bottom Line

SuperAntiSpyware looks, feels, and performs like a dated piece of software. Move on.

Publisher's Description

From SUPERAntiSpyware: SuperAntiSpyware will remove all the spyware, not just the easy ones. Quick, complete and custom scanning of hard drives, removable drives, memory, registry, or individual folders. Includes trusting items, and excluding folders for complete customization of scanning. Detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, Trojans, dialers, worms, key loggers, hijackers, parasites, root kits and many other types of threats. Light on system resources and won't slow down your computer. Repair broken internet connections, desktops, registry editing. Real-time blocking of threats. Prevent potentially harmful software from installing or re-installing.

The free version does not include real-time protection, scheduled scanning and automatic updates.

What's new in this version:

Version 6.0.1218 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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General
Publisher	SUPERAntiSpyware
Publisher web site	http://www.superantispyware.com

Download Information
File Size	24.39MB
File Name	SUPERAntiSpyware.exe

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows XP/Vista/7
Additional Requirements	None

Pricing
License Model	Free
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

Revealer Keylogger Free

Revealer Keylogger Free

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Editors' Review

Revealer Keylogger Free is a competent if unremarkable keylogger for Windows. It can run at startup, hide itself from users, and protect access with a password. But basic features such as screenshots and email notifications aren't available in the free version, and the program doesn't log IP addresses.

Pros

Free keylogger: Despite the freeware version's limits, Revealer Keylogger Free's active features are fully functional. It only records keystrokes and the programs they're entered in, such as IE, Chrome, or Word, but it does a good job of that.

Easy to use: A virtue of Revealer Keylogger Free's limited functionality is easy setup. Just choose whether you want to use a password and what to hide or show, press "Start" (or a hot key combo), and it does the rest.

Languages: Revealer Keylogger Free offers a variety of interface language and character options.

Cons

Too basic: Revealer Keylogger Free logs keystrokes and applications but not Web addresses or browser activity. If you enter a Web address manually, it will record the keystrokes, but not the IP or Web address.

Better tools are also free: We've seen plenty of freeware keyloggers that don't make you pay for screenshots or email notifications. Many add IP logging, desktop video recording, chat logging, and other features on top of that.

Bottom Line

Revealer Keylogger Free's biggest recommendation may be that it's free. That's something to consider when comparing premium tools, but there are even other freeware options that offer more tools and options than Revealer Keylogger Free, as well. We suggest you try other versions before settling on this one.

Publisher's Description

From Logixoft: What is a keylogger? Keyloggers are programs which allow to monitor the activities of users on a computer. Hidden in the background, these monitoring software record keystrokes and take screenshots. This way, families and business can monitor the activities on their network without the direct knowledge of the users. Why choosing Revealer Keylogger? Revealer Keylogger Free is completely free without any time limitation. Sophisticated yet very easy-to-use, this key logger offers multiple functionalities. It logs everything that is typed on the keyboard, regardless of the application (mail software, instant messaging program, web browser, etc.). The user interface is simple: it shows the dates and the user name on the left hand side, and the recorded items are displayed on the right hand side. The other users won't access to the software. The keylogger runs invisible on the desktop, no window or message is displayed. Furthermore, the interface is secure thanks to a special hot-key combo. And for a full access protection, you can set a password that the program will ask before being displayed on the screen. Is Revealer Keylogger safe? Revealer Keylogger is a safe keylogger from Logixoft, a trusted French company. Since keyloggers are designed to be invisible, they can be considered as spyware or spy gadgets by some antivirus or security tools. However, Revealer Keylogger contains no viruses and no spyware and the data collected won't be transmitted to unknown third parties. Detection can be avoided by adding Revealer Keylogger to the exclusion list of the antivirus software. There is a non-free version of Revealer Keylogger. What are the differences? The free keylogger offers all the basic features of a spy software. As simple as this free version, Revealer Keylogger Pro can take screenshots and send the logs via email, FTP or local network. After the monitoring software is installed, you can receive the recorded items at the selected frequency and read them on any device. The key logger is also completely hidden on the computer, meaning it doesn't appear in tools such as Windows Task Manager, Windows Explorer, Control Panel/Uninstall list, or the registry.

What's new in this version:

Version 2.10 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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General
Publisher	Logixoft
Publisher web site	http://www.logixoft.com/

Download Information
File Size	1.48MB
File Name	External File

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8/10
Additional Requirements	None

Pricing
License Model	Free
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free