PC Tools AntiVirus Free - a free antivirus. It reliably protects your PC system from malware and viruses that spread via email, the Internet, removable media, and more. System protection is performed in real-time or on demand. The program includes a quarantine and flexible scanning settings.
The main difference from traditional free antiviruses is the extended functionality for finding and blocking boot viruses that affect the MBR (Master Boot Record).
Main Features
- Intelliguard - a real-time protection feature. This is a set of tools that monitor and protect the system from all threats;
- Email Guard scans and completely blocks malicious attachments in email;
- File Guard instantly detects malicious files and completely blocks access to them;
- Startup Guard blocks all malware that loads automatically during Windows startup.
Flexible settings for scanning systems and protection parameters in online mode allow customization according to the client's preference: instantly, on demand, etc. The protection settings affect how PC Tools AntiVirus responds to threats.
When infected objects are detected, they can be eliminated or placed in quarantine for recovery. When configured, the program directly moves dangerous objects to quarantine during scanning.
Antivirus scanning information is always recorded in the log, reflecting the time when the system scan was performed and the number of threats found.
The highest level of protection is achieved through constant monitoring by PC Tools Antivirus free edition for regular updates of virus databases.
Smart Update – a system that allows for the release of antivirus updates when new types of viruses are detected. This ensures high-quality and timely protection against new security threats, enhancing the product's functionality.
