Panda Antivirus Pro is a technically high-grade program, both in signature-based and behavioral way, having a best user interface and minimum burden on system resources and therefore highly recommended. Panda has always been a favorite of the geek world but then it got into a sort of inanition. Fine security, but bloated as several others.
Features
• It scans files (immediately and on-demand), detects and wipes out viruses, spyware, Trojans, rootkits, bots and other malware.
• It scans e-mails before they reach your inbox, disregarding of your e-mail program.
• It scans net traffic disregarding of your web browser type.
• It scans Instant Messaging traffic in MSN Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and AOL.
• It cleans all traces of clutter led by malware on your machine.
• Its Genetic Heuristic Engine blends new algorithms to find new forms of the gravest malware families.
• Its TruPrevent Technologies 2.0 silently examines the behavior of programs and stops those that attempt to harm your machine.
• It features Personal Firewall, having Smart auto-configuration, Intrusion prevention and Wireless Monitor.
• Panda Antivirus Pro also has an anti-Phishing Filter.
• It has Anti-Banking Trojan Engine: specified heuristics and generic detecting methods guarantee maximal security for online transactions.
• Its Anti-Rootkit Technology finds and cleans silently-installed rootkits employed by malware or hackers to evade traditional antivirus products.
• It automatically updates every day.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
• Really high detection rate
• Very light on resources
• Really attractive user interface
• Cost-effective for multiple licenses
Cons:
• Normal scan speed
High Detection Rate
Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 presents a high detection rate. It appears as if it has been enhanced with the launching of the fresh heuristic modules; both generic and specified.
Normal Scan Speed
Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 performs a fine job at maintaining the scanning time in the same level as several other programs. Different from many others though, you don’t require scheduling it out of hours because the system is entirely available for normal office applications.
Very Gentle and Light on resources
The 2010 edition of Panda Antivirus is amazingly soft to system resources. Even on a full scan, it feels to be a kind of “capping” process in action, so that the C.P.U. power apportioned to the scanner is never over 50% and the memory used up at steady-state is floating around 75 mega-bites. Panda still provides an additional option called “CPU load management”; it brings down CPU utilization on scans to keep other tasks from losing pace; which is very remarkable.
Easy User Interface
Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 registers one of the great user interfaces. These are extremely easy and convenient to use. For the big majority of people, Panda’s trend of taking decisions on their behalf, are to be appreciated. The firewall setup, for instance, is as fine as it poses from instantly after the installation, and intelligently lends applications to the whitelist, without obnoxious requests. It functions well, as your machine gets into a quick “stealth” mode.
Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 comes with several fresh security features and this includes a secure firewall also. The overall feature set is second to none. On the whole, it performs everything an average user requires and executes it extremely well. You receive a generous license to set up it on up to 3 systems. This makes it a really compelling antivirus solution. Only little negative thing anybody may mention is its update policy.
Download: http://download.cnet.com/Panda-Antivirus-Pro-2010/3000-2239_4-10932233.html
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