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==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> | ||
Revision as of 16:12, October 28, 2016
| ClamWin | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 thie feature.