ClamWin

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ClamWin
ClamWin Logo.png
About
Classification Security
Type Anti-Virus
Developer(s) ClamWin Pty Ltd
Development status Slow
Engine ClamAV
License GNU General Public License
Website ClamWin.com


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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  • Although there is no real-time scanner, it is rumored that the next big release will include this feature.

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