- #WEBROOT ANTIVIRUS REVIEW HOW TO#
- #WEBROOT ANTIVIRUS REVIEW INSTALL#
- #WEBROOT ANTIVIRUS REVIEW SOFTWARE#
- #WEBROOT ANTIVIRUS REVIEW LICENSE#
The FIRST thing you should do is force a deep scan.
#WEBROOT ANTIVIRUS REVIEW INSTALL#
When you first install Webroot it does a quick scan and tells you your computer is “safe”. The fact that Webroot doesn’t have nag boxes is one of the major reasons I prefer it over Brands X, Y and Z.ĥ.
#WEBROOT ANTIVIRUS REVIEW LICENSE#
Yes that will happen, but all you have to do is uncheck that feature in the advanced settings box and you will never see any messages from Webroot unless you have an intrusion alert (or your license is about to expire). People who review Webroot usually have mostly positive things to say (except for the license renewal issue discussed above) but too many of them mention how Webroot has a nag box that appears on your screen every time you turn your computer on. Fortunately my renewal time is around Black Friday each year and I am able to buy a whole new disc for peanuts.Ĥ. Which forces people like me to simply buy a whole new disc from whoever has it on sale for the best price at the time.
#WEBROOT ANTIVIRUS REVIEW SOFTWARE#
I mean all they’re doing is giving you permission to use their software for another year, you would think they would/could offer you a special price for you loyalty, but no. Instead, when their “offer” is sent to you as your license is about to expire their “special” price is ridiculously high.
#WEBROOT ANTIVIRUS REVIEW HOW TO#
The makers of Webroot don’t seem to have figured out how to reward existing customers who want to renew their license. Buying a new license just allows the software to continue to run for another year (or whatever the term of your license is). When the term of your license runs out you don’t have to buy a new disc and reinstall the program. Because Webroot doesn’t install a large number of files directly on to your computer, it utilizes very little of your computer’s resources, thus most people will probably never notice any difference in computer speed or performance.ģ. You don’t have to worry about updating to a “new” version each year or doing periodic downloads because (as Webroot calls it) it is “always up to date”.Ģ. That is why Webroot won’t work unless you are online. As long as you are running one that is compatible with your computer’s operating system Webroot works like Defender in that it is really merely an interface to their online services where all the actual “smarts” are located. Unlike most software there isn’t really an “old or new” version of Webroot. IF you want to add more protection to your computer but you like the positive benefits of Defender, Webroot is one of the best options out there.ġ. Another major benefit of Defender is that is updates itself (in the background) so you are always assured of being protected against the latest threats. Defender has the huge benefit that it has almost no negative impact on computer speed or performance and it works totally in the background and never nags or bugs you (unless there is a reason to alert you to a problem). While most independent experts agree that Defender isn’t the best solution out there, they also agree that it is good enough for most people who use their computer for casual everyday use. When WIN 10 came along I made the decision not to add any third-party protection at all to what is already part of the WIN 10 suite (Windows Defender). And yes, some of them were true horror stories. In fact, over time, I have bought and used nearly every brand sold. The first thing I want to share is that I have been buying antivirus software for over 20 years, for business and home, and I am not married to any one brand. You want to make the right choice in buying antivirus software but there seem to be so many negative horror stories about antivirus software.
Buying antivirus software is one of the most dreaded computer-related task most people face … just reading the daily headlines reinforces that computer hacking is real and proper protection is necessary.
If you’re reading this you probably have already searched a variety of tech sources for the “best” antivirus software and, like me, consistently found Webroot near or at the top of the list.
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