AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic

The Bottom Line

AntiVir PersonalEdition
Classic provides free antivirus protection for Windows
XP/2000/NT/ME/98. The svelte scanner installed only 34MB and 3 running
processes to our Windows XP Pentium 4 test system, making it an
excellent option for those with older PCs or limited system resources.

Pros

• Small footprint ideal for even older PCs
• Comprehensive reporting options
• Scans can be run in Safe Mode

Cons

• Sluggish connections to update server

Description

• AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic is a free antivirus scanner.
• Support options are limited, but this is increasingly the case with even paid-for scanners.
• Sports expected features, including automatic updates, scheduled scanning, and various scan tasks.

Guide Review - AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic

Sporting
a traditional interface that's easy to navigate, AntiVir
PersonalEdition Classic provides pre-configured scan tasks for scanning
local drives, local hard disks, removal drives, the Windows System and
My Documents folders, as well as manual scanning options for scanning
items listed under My Computer. Right-click scans can be performed on
individual files and folders in Explorer or on the desktop.
Additionally, files can be dragged and dropped into the AntiVir console
for quick scanning.

AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic does not provide adware/spyware
removal (this feature is available in paid versions of the product). As
with other free antivirus scanners, support options are limited to
online help forums and knowledgebases.

AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic can be used in Safe Mode, a
definite plus for removing stubborn infectors or cleaning a system that
might otherwise be unable to boot into Windows.

The comprehensive reporting options are ideal for advanced
users who want to drill down into the scan results. However, more
novice users might be overwhelmed. In the latter case, ignoring the
report and relying on the results reflected in the interface might be
best.