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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> | ||
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Revision as of 16:58, September 5, 2017
| ClamWin | |
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| About | |
| Classification | Security |
| Type | Anti-Virus |
| Developer(s) | ClamWin Pty Ltd |
| Development status | Active |
| 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 |
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]
Advantages
- Free of charge, freely usable, and open-source
- Scan scheduling[1]
- Automatic updates[1]
- Context (Right-click) menu integration[1]
- Addin to Microsoft Outlook which scans e-mail attachments as they arrive
- A portable version is available
Disadvantages
- No real-time guard—regular scans are needed[1]
- Some complain about poor detection rate, although their website boasts the opposite[1]
- Slow scans
- Fewer virus definitions than some other options[2]
Notes
- Although there is no real-time scanner, it is rumored that the next big release will include this feature.