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PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition Review
PC Tools AntiVirus Review
Introduction
PC Tools Antivirus software product is well-known among users of Mac as it is one of those solutions available in the market today that provide security and protection for this type of computer system. PC Tools is a Mac-based protection and security software that is created to ensure that Apple computers are secured from all forms of viruses, malware and all other possible threats.
This Mac system antivirus product has the capability to detect and remove Mac viruses and malware. And while it is not as common and frequent like that of Window malware, Mac malware threats do exist and can actually pose security threats at any time. When attacks do happen, users can only imagine the damage that they can do to the computer system.
PC Tools Features
The different PC Tools scans are very versatile, as they permit the user some flexibility in selecting what files to scan, which means that protection as well as speed is balanced. In order to achieve the optimum protection and security, the software is equipped with scanning features that allow for running processes.
Any threat that is discovered and identified by the antivirus software, whether in real time or on-demand, the files are quickly placed in safeguarded quarantine. This secure area allows the user to keep any files without worrying about any risk as he makes a decision on what to do with it.
For example, if a good file was wrongly detected as a threat, which is more popularly called false positive, the user can quickly restore such file. If the quarantined item is indeed proven to be a real threat, he can have it removed and discarded away from the quarantine.
Downside
Unfortunately, the software offers less protection and security from Windows malware, which can be considered as a major oversight. While the Mac is immune to a lot of PC viruses, this does not mean the system cannot pass the virus on. One of the important reasons why Mac users, particularly those who use them for business purposes, decide on installing a Mac antivirus software product is to detect and prevent any malware from attacking and spreading to PCs. Unfortunately, the PC Tools iAntiVirus simply cannot live up to such expectation. This only means that iAntiVirus cannot compete with the many excellent Mac antivirus software products around. The security solution that is PC Tools is not as full-packed as the other brands. While it can be said that protection-wise, it is capable; however PC Tools is not compelling.
Conclusion
PC Tools iAntiVirus can be considered as a good pick as protection for the Mac as it has all the necessary features and options to provide even the basic protection and security for the system. However, in the end, it is decided that the software is inferior compared to the best antivirus security solution for the Mac system. For the user who only has the basic protection needs in mind, then PC Tools is certainly a good enough product to buy.
