ClamWin Free Antivirus 0.97.3

Protecting the computer from various viruses is a very important issue for every computer user, regardless of their experience or skills. ClamWin Free is a free software addressed to all users and provides them with a reliable tool that is free of charge and conforms to the standards of the GNU Project.

ClamWin offers a high efficiency in finding viruses and spyware. It uses a reliable scanner and can set the scanning date as well as update the program’s database and its executable files. It also integrates with the Windows Explorer. The program is integrated with Microsoft Outlook and can quickly scan the attachments and remove all viruses. However, the program’s drawback is the lack of scanner that works in real time so that the scanning process needs to be performed manually. This is quite a substantial shortcoming although the program might be useful, for instance, for computer programmers as its open source nature enables them to develop its functions and customize its aspects.

Its interface, contrary to an animal after which it’s named, is very friendly and logically structured. All the options are available by means of several clicks and scanning does not require user’s interference. A friendly interface as well as a quick installation are the program’s huge advantages and compensate for its shortcomings.