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Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall

REVIEW DATE:11.08.07

Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall
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By Neil J. Rubenking

Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus 5.5 is dead; long live Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall! Current SSAV customers will be automatically upgraded to WAV for free. The firewall module, available separately as Webroot Desktop Firewall, is still completely separate: Those buying the boxed product will get two separate install disks. The price ($39.95) is the same as SSAV 5.5, so the firewall is a free bonus. There is one minor change in pricing: Instead of offering three licenses for an extra $10, Webroot now offers one or two additional years of subscription for $15 each.

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Company

Webroot Software Inc

http://www.webroot.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $35.95 List
  • Type: Personal, Professional
  • OS Compatibility: Windows Vista, Windows XP
  • Notes: 2 years for $54.95, 3 years for $69.95

Bottom Line

The new firewall is a bit unusual, and its "anomaly detection" may drive you bats. But it's a totally free bonus; you don't have to use it. Virus/spyware protection is unchanged from the previous version, while the competition—mostly suites—has moved forward.

Pros

Certified by independent AV labs. Multiple layers of protection prevent installation of most malware. Did a good job of cleaning up malware-infested systems. Now includes firewall.

Cons

Didn't prevent malware installation as effectively as the competition. Keylogger shield doesn't seem to do anything. Firewall didn't fully stealth system. Firewall "anomaly" pop-ups can be annoying.

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