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{{Software | {{Software | ||
|name=ClamWin | |name=ClamWin | ||
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|image= | |image= | ||
|caption= | |caption= | ||
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|released= | |released= | ||
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| − | |development= | + | |development=Slow |
|languages= | |languages= | ||
| − | |engine= | + | |engine=[[ClamAV]] |
|license=GNU General Public License | |license=GNU General Public License | ||
|website=[http://www.clamwin.com ClamWin.com] | |website=[http://www.clamwin.com ClamWin.com] | ||
|OS=[[Windows 98]] or above | |OS=[[Windows 98]] or above | ||
| − | |ram= | + | |ram=512 MB |
| − | |storage= | + | |storage=300MB |
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'''ClamWin'''<sup>™</sup> is a free, [[open-source]] [[Antivirus software|anti-virus]] program. It is based on the [[ClamAV]]<sup>™</sup> engine, which is also open-source. ClamWin is fairly popular, as it boasts 600,000 daily users worldwide.<ref name="clamwin.com about">http://www.clamwin.com/content/view/71/1/</ref> | '''ClamWin'''<sup>™</sup> is a free, [[open-source]] [[Antivirus software|anti-virus]] program. It is based on the [[ClamAV]]<sup>™</sup> engine, which is also open-source. ClamWin is fairly popular, as it boasts 600,000 daily users worldwide.<ref name="clamwin.com about">http://www.clamwin.com/content/view/71/1/</ref> | ||
==Advantages== | ==Advantages== | ||
*Free of charge, freely usable, and open-source | *Free of charge, freely usable, and open-source | ||
| − | *Scan scheduling<ref name="clamwin.com about" | + | *Scan scheduling<ref name="clamwin.com about"/> |
| − | *Automatic updates<ref name="clamwin.com about" | + | *Automatic updates<ref name="clamwin.com about"/> |
| − | *Context (Right-click) menu integration<ref name="clamwin.com about" | + | *Context (Right-click) menu integration<ref name="clamwin.com about"/> |
*Addin to Microsoft Outlook which scans e-mail attachments as they arrive | *Addin to Microsoft Outlook which scans e-mail attachments as they arrive | ||
*A portable version is available | *A portable version is available | ||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
| − | *No real-time | + | *No real-time guard—regular scans are needed<ref name="clamwin.com about"/> |
| − | *Some complain about poor detection rate, although their website boasts the opposite<ref name="clamwin.com about" | + | *Some complain about poor detection rate, although their website boasts the opposite<ref name="clamwin.com about"/> |
*Slow scans | *Slow scans | ||
*Fewer virus definitions than some other options<ref>http://www.softpedia.com/reviews/windows/ClamWin-Free-Antivirus-48141.shtml</ref> | *Fewer virus definitions than some other options<ref>http://www.softpedia.com/reviews/windows/ClamWin-Free-Antivirus-48141.shtml</ref> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *Although there is no real-time scanner, it is rumored that the next big release will include | + | *Although there is no real-time scanner, it is rumored that the next big release will include this feature. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[http://www.clamwin.com/content/view/18/46 Download ClamWin] | *[http://www.clamwin.com/content/view/18/46 Download ClamWin] | ||
*[http://portableapps.com/apps/security/clamwin_portable Download ClamWin Portable] | *[http://portableapps.com/apps/security/clamwin_portable Download ClamWin Portable] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Anti-Malware]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:59, September 5, 2017
ClamWin⢠is a free, open-source anti-virus program. It is based on the ClamAV⢠engine, which is also open-source. ClamWin is fairly popular, as it boasts 600,000 daily users worldwide.[1]
| ClamWin | |
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| About | |
| Classification | Security |
| Type | Anti-Virus |
| Developer(s) | ClamWin Pty Ltd |
| Development status | Slow |
| Engine | ClamAV |
| License | GNU General Public License |
| Website | ClamWin.com
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| Requirements | |
| OS | Windows 98 or above |
| R.A.M. | 512 MB |
| Permanent Storage | 300MB |
Advantages
Disadvantages
Notes
- Although there is no real-time scanner, it is rumored that the next big release will include this feature.