ClamWin Antivirus for Windows

User Reviews

• Another Garbage Antivirus Program

  galet093/31/2015

  Pros

  None that I can think of.

  Cons

  It would not install even though it said it did.

  Summary

  I tried twice to install it. The first I selected to download the definitions and that didn't work either because I kept receiving all kinds of warning messages, and then it would say retrying and the same thing. So the next time I tried installing it without selecting download the datebase and it looked as tho it installed, had the finish button too, and nowhere could I find any sign of the program on my computer. Their website doesn't even offer decent support. You have to go to a forum. That should tell you all you need to know.

  ---

• decent backup scanner

  ChoiceVoice8/2/2014

  Pros

  -not many backup scanners around now-a-days. this is a good one for an occasional checkup. -open source -portable. -with Clam Sentinel, this might be one of the only feasable antivirus' to work on an old, old, single processor xp computer (now abandoned by microsoft mse). sure, some others still support xp, but most are far too heavy for these old beasts.

  Cons

  -detections could be higher.

  Summary

  ---

• Easy to use, but seems ineffective!!

  saphirerubbies11/27/2013

  Pros

  silently runs in background with no pop ups...

  Cons

  I have got many viruses and malware even with this running... it doesn't detect anything it seems... even when you do the manual scan!!

  Summary

  ---

• Good Low Impact Antivirus program but see below

  br2600a10/7/2013

  Pros

  Very low resource usage. Will run under Windows Server 2003. No annoying pop ups or nag screens.

  Cons

  False Positives. No "real time" protection.

  Summary

  This free Anti Virus program has the lowest resource usage of any program that I have tested, probably because it does _not_ offer real time scanning. It is also the *only* free anti virus program that will run under Windows Server 2003. The low impact of ClamWin is due at least in part to the fact that there is no real time scanning, so users of ClamWin should be well versed in safe computing. Anything that is downloaded from the net, or even transferred over a network or USB drive should be manually scanned before opening or executing it. This is easily done by right clicking the file or folder and choosing "Scan with ClamWin Free Antivirus" from the pulldown menu. The main problem with ClamWin and why I gave it only 3.5 stars is the high number of false positives. Make *sure* that you do not sent it to delete suspect files! Set ClamWin to "quarantine" any suspect files. Then after doing a scan if you find that one of your programs does not operate correctly, you can restore the file to the original location. Bottom line: The first choice for someone with an older machine that can't take the overhead of real time antivirus programs, but the user must practice safe computing in order to be fully protected.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Oct 8, 2013<p/>PS: A full scan will take several hours, but this can be scheduled for hours when nobody will be using the computer.

  ---

• Easy &#38; simple. True non-commercial freeware anti-virus

  boki1011/13/2013

  Pros

  Clean user interface,no ads,no problems. Light on resorces. I like the fact that the on-line community and enthusiasts have created such a good product.

  Cons

  Real time scanning is limited, but that where ultra-light Winpatrol (link: http://download.cnet.com/WinPatrol/3000-8022_4-10129149.html ) does the job :-]

  Summary

  Give it a try,you won't regret it!

  ---

• Great if you know how to take care of your pc

  barakat_khaled12/25/2012

  Pros

  doesnt slow your computer even old ones, provide autoupdate,...

  Cons

  If you are the type of person who browse any where on the web without caution or using a lot of external media, email attachments,... i dont think this program alone will provide the protection you need.

  Summary

  I recommend if you know how to take care of your pc

  ---

• Love it. Basic but great

  joecazzar12/20/2012

  Pros

  See summary

  Cons

  None that cause impact

  Summary

  I've installed this on a "little" Windows 2000 server I am running, and I'm happy with it so far. Installed cleanly and works for what I need it for, since other free AV's I tried to install all gave me the "not a valid Win32 application" error, even though they said they were for Windows 2K :-)I've installed this on a little Windows 2000 server I am running, and I'm happy with it so far. Installed cleanly and works for what I need it for, since other free AV's I tried to install all gave me the "not a valid Win32 application" error :-)

  ---

• This software is not a virus as stated by Avira user!

  Rioismycat11/17/2012

  Pros

  This software works excellent!, and is not a virus as stated by Avira user!, Avira is known for false positives!, Clamwin scans, AVG, no threat found, Avast, no threat found, Zone Alarm, no threat found, Kingsoft Antivirus, no threat found!, need i say more!, if people would take the time to investigate further more software would have a better rateing!, also WOTS rateing was excellent!

  Cons

  I have found no cons except for other peoples mistakes!

  Summary

  This software is excellent if you no what your're doing!

  ---

• OK if you don't need to use PC in the meanwhile..

  wittleghoul9/15/2012

  Pros

  Seems to do the job.

  Cons

  Scanning is EXTREMELY slow. You can direct the program to the exact file you want to scan and click Scan and it'll sit there for a half hour before it's made any progress. WTF?

  Summary

  ---

• Great antivirus

  geboable7/11/2012

  Pros

  not th best but i like it

  Cons

  it is light and fast

  Summary

  Great antivirus which is good for whom can't pay for antivirus programs.It has good antivirus engine and database .I like it

  ---