eScan Anti-Virus is antivirus software that is not quite up to the best antivirus programs. It is, however, adequately equipped to protect your computer from a number of online threats, including viruses, rootkits, spyware and other malware. It is effective at detecting and removing existing malware, as well as protecting your PC from new threats. The software includes self protection from malware specifically designed to compromise or otherwise interfere with it. While most antivirus software rely on the Windows firewall, eScan includes their own for inbound and outbound traffic monitoring and defense from network attacks. eScan is one of the only antivirus applications we reviewed that include a firewall. The software also is equipped to protect from malware spread through email. The software scans email attachments (or it can block specific file types altogether) and quarantines any infected files. And to avoid passing along viruses to others, the software also scans outgoing mail.

Effectiveness:
The best antivirus software has to be able to remove existing threats and protect from new ones. This program uses realtime scanning as files are accessed to detect and defend from known malware. The scanner uses whitelisting (flagging known good files), so only files that are new or have been changed are scanned, significantly increasing performance and reducing scan time. This technology also helps ensure that critical system files are not scanned and accidentally analyzed as malware or removed.

Ease of Installation:
Downloading and installing this antivirus software is straightforward. After installation you will want to run an update to get the most current virus definitions and then run a complete scan of your computer.

Ease of Use:
eScan Anti-Virus software is easy to use. The interface is understandable and facilitates easy navigation and actual use. Of course the software works mostly behind the scenes as you use your computer, but you can also perform manual scans and adjust settings simply.

Features:
eScan Anti-Virus is well equipped to protect your computer and has several features that provide additional protection and convenience. A gamer mode lets you use full-screen programs (games, movies, presentations) without interruptions. It detects full-screen applications and toggles the mode automatically. And if you’re running on a laptop battery and need to conserve power, turning on the laptop mode will delay system-intensive processes to help you keep up and running longer.

The antivirus software also includes a utility to create a rescue disk for emergencies. If your PC is so infected that it won’t boot or can’t be cleaned normally, the rescue disk lets you boot and clean you system.

Help & Support:
Support for this product is decent, with a knowledgebase/forum available online. You can contact the company via email, phone or live chat. Furthermore, eScan has personalized remote support available to help address problems caused by viruses.