Auslogics Antivirus is an antivirus software application intended to protect users from viruses , spyware , keyloggers and other cyber threats. The program can also check a computer’s vulnerability status, provide privacy controls, real-time virus protection and encryption for instant messaging. The program is made to be used is That computers run the Microsoft Windows operating system, with the app’s Version 14 (the latest as of the writing of this article in February 2012) Supporting Windows XP, Vista and 7.
Publisher
The program is published by Auslogics Software Pty Ltd, an Australian-based company that specializes in maintenance software for computers that run the Microsoft Windows operating system. Started in 2008, the company Gained recognition for MOST icts two highly rated products – Auslogics BoostSpeed and Auslogics Disk Defrag . In 2009 the company partnered with Sony Vaio to develop part of the Sony Vaio Care software installed on the Vaio laptops and desktop PC’s. As of 2011, Auslogics has the Premier Elite Partner status in the Intel Software Partner Program.
Independent tests
In December 2011 antivirus software certification authority Virus Bulletin, Auslogics Antivirus received the VB100 award. [1] It is one of the most widely available antivirus software packages in the world, with both reactive and proactive (RAP) virus detection. [2] The program was awarded the Editor’s Pick award from Software Informer, [3] was rated 5 stars by Download3000.com, [4] was reviewed by freedownloadscenter.com. [5] Among the program’s advantages, reviewers cite an easy-to-use configuration wizard, settings levels for novice, intermediate and advanced users, high detection rates, a gaming mode feature, with the drawback mentioned in the lengthy installation process.
References
- Jump up^ “VB100 award from Virus Bulletin” . virusbtn.com.
- Jump up^ “RAP detection chart for December 2011 comparative tests by Virus Bulletin” . virusbtn.com.
- Jump up^ “Editor ‘s Pick Award from Software Informer” . software.informer.com.
- Jump up^ “5 star rating by Download3000.com” . download3000.com.
- Jump up^ “Review by FreeDownloadsCenter” . freedownloadscenter.com.