VIPRE Antivirus+Antispyware from Sunbelt Software is another great security solution against viruses, spyware, rootkits and malware for your PC. It also provides extensive protection against email and webmail viruses, and supports Outlook, Outlook Express and Windows Mail. VIPRE (Virus Intrusion Protection Remediation Engine) is one of the few antivirus programs that actually doesn’t slow down your computer and downloads updates quickly. It uses minimal disc space and keeps pop-up notifications down.
The security software is pretty easy to use and download even for the beginners. It comes with three additional tools: the PC Explorer, a history cleaner and a secure file eraser. Besides the standard features and applications of any antivirus software, VIPRE is able to scan compressed files, perform heuristic scanning to identify new viruses, and provide secure peer-to-peer file sharing. It allows manual, on-demand or individually scheduled scans.
Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware users have multiple help options. Even though the software is very self-explanatory, it includes an online guide, the knowledgebase and FAQs section. Furthermore, Sunbelt provides phone, email and live chat support for their customers.
Another positive aspect of this product is the price. Annual subscription is $29.95 for a single user, which is very competitive, to say the least. In addition, VIPRE offers a so-called Home Site License. That means, you can get a single license for all computers in your house for $49.95 annually.
Overall, VIPRE Antivirus+Antispyware by Sunbelt Software is easy, effective and doesn’t slow your computer down. It has received a Checkmark certification from West Coast Labs anti-virus testing organization.