| G DATA Antivirus
Review
Pros: G Data
Antivirus offers unmatched security by utilizing
separate scanning engines, namely the heuristics
and self-running fingerprinting.
Cons: The
software is missing extra features like the
gamer mode, link scanner and battery saving
mode.
Summary:
Overall, the G Data Antivirus is one of the
best antivirus solutions on the market. Consumers
are expecting to see more features added into
the lineup but it is recommended as one of the
resource friendly and highly effective antivirus
software.
Review:
The G Data Antivirus 2011
continues with the trend of being simple and
the most valuable security software. It delivers
an excellent level of security and designed
with ease of use. With this new version, the
interface and navigation is simplified, making
it optimized in providing detection and protection.
Level of Protection:
The G Data Antivirus software
is not a full internet security suite, however,
it comes clean in terms of comprehensive protection.
Antispyware and antivirus protection are combined
with the complete protection on the web. It
is equipped to protect your computer from a
number of online and offline threats such as
dialers, phishing scams, adware, Trojan, rootkits,
malicious scripts, worms and even more.
Effectiveness:
This software’s level
of protection is second to none and delivers
consistent maximum protection through its DoubleScan
technology. By means of using two distinct virus
scanners, one can pick up anything that has
been missed by the other. It has a remarkable
performance after series of tests conducted.
Easy Installation:
The entire installation process
consumes 10 minutes and requires only one restart.
The software was straightforward in terms of
downloading and installation. While installing
the software is simple, the additional setup
is quick and helps scheduling scans and in customizing
settings.
G Data Antivirus makes use
of two scanning engines. It is fairly fast and
efficient. Though it is not the most efficient
around, it is absolutely better than other antivirus
software.
Ease of Use:
G Data Antivirus software
is simple to implement as well as use. Beginners
and expert users who need the software to work
without interception and will not have any trouble
in letting the G DATA run in the background.
Features:
G Data Antivirus is equipped
with essential tools keeping the computer safe.
Even if it does not have additional features
such as gamer mode, laptop battery mode and
protected settings, the software does come with
healthy dose of other features. Among its impressive
features include white listing and fingerprinting.
It analyzes the files and identifies if they
pose any threat or will bring dangers in the
future. |