ClamWin

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ClamWin is a freeware anti-virus program for Windows; its effective protection is provided by graphical interface with the Clam Anti-Virus engine. The program is quick and easy to download and install, providing any windows computer with virus protection in minutes.

Program Features

• Ability to schedule regular virus scans
• Excellent detection rate for both viruses and spyware
• Integration into the windows explorer menu for quick scanning from anywhere in Windows
• Ability to addon to Microsoft Outlook to automatically scan and remove attachments if found to be infected

What’s’ Missing?

ClamWin doesn’t have a real time scanner – this is a major flaw in the software. Most competing packages such as avast! and AVG do offer real time protection. ClamWin is still under development so it’s possible this missing feature and any other potential flaws could be addressed in the near future.

What’s Really Great About the Program?

Big anti-virus programs like Norton tend to use lots of memory and drastically slow already underpowered computers. CalmWin uses very little resources – you shouldn’t notice any difference in your computer’s performance. Finally ClamWin also runs very well as a server package, this extendibility beyond the home computer makes the program quite versatile.