

I had to check to make sure the installation wasn't just the installer, because I have animated gifs on my computer that take up more space than that.
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But Webroot takes it to the next level when it comes to a low-impact install size, requiring a mere one megabyte when installed. For example, Norton has one of the biggest installations and takes up just over a gigabyte, which is nothing these days.
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Getting into Windows process manager isn't the hardest thing in the world, especially for experienced users, but Webroot makes it even simpler, allowing you to Allow, Monitor, or Block processes that you suspect could be causing issues.Īntivirus software doesn't usually take up much space on your hard drive. Recently I was having trouble with Adobe Lightroom and the potential fixes involved stopping certain processes to see if it fixed the problem. There's also a handy System Control feature that lets you directly control active processes on your computer.
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Password and mobile protection are available if you upgrade to a more expensive package. It's labeled as phishing and ransomware protection, and the extension puts an icon in your browser that appears as a green check for good sites, and a yellow exclamation for suspicious ones. First, there's a browser extension for Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Firefox that warns you when you're on a sketchy site that might harm your computer or your private information. On top of antivirus and malware protection, Webroot has a few extra features to keep you safe online too. There are also more advanced menus available to really drill down and set things up to your particular personal requirements. Do you want real-time protection on or off? Just hit the switch. A column on the right side contains all the options for security and scanning, and most options are simple, binary choices. Webroot has a simple interface that's easy to figure out and intelligently organized.

It's a pretty basic package that costs $39.99 (discounted to $19,99 for the first year) or £22.49 for users in the UK and can be installed on one device or three devices for an extra $10. I decided to take a look at its basic "antivirus" package, which touts lighting fast scans, no updates to install since it's cloud-based, and phishing/malware protection. Webroot is a fairly well-known name in the security community, and it's all encompassing "Secure Anywhere" software suite is offered in three varietals: antivirus, Internet Security Plus, and Internet Security Complete. Note that if you click on one of these links to buy the product, IGN may get a share of the sale. They’re evaluated based on ease of use, price, features, and a variety of testing performed by our editor and IGN’s sister-site for scan times, false positives, and correct identification of threats.īe sure to visit IGN Tech for all the latest comprehensive hands-on reviews and best-of roundups. IGN is reviewing all the biggest antivirus programs all week long.
