On Mac it would not operate on Firefox (only Google Chrome) and did not download the first time around, I followed the instructions in the support section of the website. Any drawbacks? Webroot for Windows was fantastically easy to download, the whole process and full system scan took less than five minutes. For home or business, it guarantees speed and affordable protection with minimal space requirements. Webroot tests as a thoroughly secure, reliable and efficient malware protection. This protects your personal information, credit card and banking details when you are making purchases online.

The top tier package has the attractive extra 'Identity Shield' which provides anonymous internet browsing. Webroot will also identify potentially unwanted applications and remove programs with adware or unnecessary software. You can choose between the full system scan or specifically for rootkits, trojans or a custom scan. It took 2.26 minutes to scan 7,481 files. After installing Webroot, I followed the simple steps and did a full system scan. Full system scans will take minutes instead of hours. This allows it to perform lightning fast scans. How is it so small? Unlike most malware protection, Webroot operates from the Cloud. At a mere 15 MB, it takes up a fraction of the 500 MB of space most of the alternatives would require. What sets Webroot apart from all other antivirus software is the size. Is Webroot a worthy competitor to the big players in the online security industry like Norton and McAfee? The most expensive package will eliminate traces of online activity and give you 25GB of secure cloud storage. The second and third tier also protect your smartphone and tablets and protect your logins.

Which product is best for you? All three provide anti-ransomware protection, data and identiy security, real-time anti-phishing blocks and a firewall. The next tier is the Internet Security Plus followed by the Internet Security Complete. The cheapest option is the SecureAnywhere Antivirus package. An ultralightweight product that leaves a minimal footprint on your computer without sacrificing efficacy or speed. If you are looking for a light and fast antivirus software, then you should definitely check out Webroot. Webroot: big protection with a small footprint.

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