Prevx 3.0

Prevx helps you protect your PC from malicious threats
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3.0.5 See all
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Prevx Ltd
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Any computer, whether it's connected to the Internet or not, is exposed to a wide range of malicious threats such as adware, Trojans, worms, spyware, etc. The best thing you can do to protect your PC from these infections is to install capable anti-virus tools. Prevx might prove to be a good solution.

One aspect that I believe could motivate you into trying this application is the fact that it offers a very fast and efficient scanning process. It is a quite obvious advantage compared to other similar programs.
As expected, Prevx will display the found infected files and let you decide which ones to keep or remove from the PC. A feature that might come in handy in this particular case is the possibility to undo the cleanup when you accidentally deleted an important file.

I had some problems configuring the Heuristics settings as I wasn't aware about this term; I had to check the help guide from the homepage of the developer. The lack of an integrated help manual might prove to be an important disadvantage, especially if you don't have an Internet connection.

Overall, I was pleased about Prevx's performance and, most important, the fact that it can easily run along with another anti-virus tool for a much stronger file protection.

AG Senior editor
Ashley Griggs
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Review summary

Pros

  • User-friendly interface
  • Fast install
  • Fast scan
  • Low CPU usage while scanning
  • Can be used simultaneously with other anti-virus tools for more scanning depth

Cons

  • It doesn't have an integrated help manual, you can only access the one from the homepage of the developer

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DONALD FAY
i been using prevx 3 for over a year and find it to be a
very good first alert program... it seems to see the problems before all
other programs alert.... like avira, avast... i have had no problems
with prevx.... i must say,if i was forced to have only one program on
my machine,i would go with prevx 3......

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Dazeydog
This is a supplement to the original review and will contain updated information. The version (3.0.5.40) is the latest available by the programmers. There are some rather significant changes since version 2.0. PrevxCSI comes in a free version with the option to upgrade to the "paid" version. The free version is very good in that it will perform a lot of the functions available with the paid version except that it will not delete all the bad guys BUT it will identify them. I downloaded the free version and tried it for a while. It was constantly popping up authentication messages (small, in the right lower corner of the screen and very quick) to let you know the software you are using is being verified by their program. When online, you are informed of the IP address and their (Prevx) status of that site, i.e. IP not verified, IP verification pending, or IP verified. To make a long story short, I would recommend that anyone download the free version, get a feel for what is being accomplished (and what will be accomplished if bought), and decide whether you would consider buying the program. I, personally, was impressed enough with what I saw happening with the program, that I opted to buy the full program. I am not suggesting that everyone would agree with my decision but I do believe that it is definitely worth the free trial so you can decide whether you want to pursue it any further. That decision is, as it should be, up to you. There are a couple of minor issues that I have pointed out to the originators and I am waiting to see their response. These are minor things that did not stop me from getting the full version but should, in my opinion, be looked into by them. Bottom line.....................try it, you might like it. Enjoy the day.

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Quick scanner but does nothing but detect. Not bad detection rate but missed a trojan which A-Squared Free detected.

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