ClamWin

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]

## Contents

* 1 Advantages
* 2 Disadvantages
* 3 Notes
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## 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.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 http://www.clamwin.com/content/view/71/1/
2. ↑ http://www.softpedia.com/reviews/windows/ClamWin-Free-Antivirus-48141.shtml

## External links[edit]

* ClamWin Home
* Download ClamWin
* Download ClamWin Portable