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Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012 Review: Internet Security Software |
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Introduction
If you are looking for speed and simplicity, Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012 is the software for you. It doesn't have the best track record with independent testing, but we found it to be effective, as well as the easiest to use and quickest software that we've tested so far. Installation Hands down the quickest, easiest installation we've experienced out of all the security software suites. With the 30-day free trial, you don't have to enter any personal or payment information, which makes the installation process that much faster and easier. It also doesn't interfere with other security software that you may have on your machine, so there are no annoying error messages. Interface Webroot has done a complete overhaul of its interface. The program looks completely different than last year's version, in a good way. While Webroot's interface was already simple and sleek, the 2012 version is one of the most simple and intuitive interfaces on the market. Each of the major categories (Overview, Security, Identity and Privacy, Backup and Sync, and System Tools) have a tab on the main page. Each of those tabs have their own set up clearly defined tabs that highlight the different features that Webroot has to offer. Many features, including the protection shields, have an easy, intuitive on/off button that slides from on to off, so you can see which features are activated at a glance. All of the My Account and Settings options are tucked away at the bottom of the interface, leaving the main section to deal with what's really important: protection. Antivirus/Anti-malware and Performance One of the quickest full scans we've experienced. It was so quick that we initially worried that they just passed over some threats, but the system was clean. When we started introducing viruses to the computer, it definitely caught everything we tried to throw at it. When it comes to independent testing, Webroot hasn't traditionally participated, but this year they included their new software in the AV-Comparatives Dynamic Test and Performance Test. Sadly, they didn't test well in either case. For the Whole-Product Dynamic Test, which takes into account the sum of the product's parts in protecting PCs, the Webroot software didn't score any stars, a poor showing. It performed slightly better on the performance test, scoring one star out of three. Other Features Another bonus for Webroot is the sheer amount of features that the suite offers. It has a full range of protection software, including firewall, a SandBox feature and a variety of shields. It also offers identity and privacy protection, which includes a password manager. And one of its best tools, which many other basic suites don't offer, is a Backup and Sync tool, which lets you backup the files on your computer. The only thing it doesn't seem to offer is parental controls. Conclusion While Webroot didn't fair well in the independent testing, it handled all of our basic security tests like a pro. With its simple interface, lightning fast scans and wide range of features, it definitely has a lot to offer. Our advice? Do the 30-day free trial and see if Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012 works for you. System Requirements: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 AV-Comparatives ratings on a variety of tasks related to the antivirus and anti-malware product. "Known Malware" refers to a product's ability to catch pre-identified viruses, while "Unknown Malware" refers to its ability to detect brand new viruses. Older scores may reflect previous software versions.
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