Features
Next-generation anti-malware technology
VIPRE detects and remediates viruses, spyware, rootkits, bots, Trojans and other malware via a single, powerful anti-malware engine.

High-performance PC security
VIPRE utilizes an advanced technology stack to scan large volumes of information quickly, with minimal performance impact.

Advanced anti-rootkit technology
VIPRE finds and disables malicious hidden processes, threats, modules, services, files and alternate data streams (ADS) on user systems.

Real-time monitoring and protection
VIPRE monitors and protects against malware threats including zero-day threats, in real time. It leverages multiple detection methods, including heuristics, behavioral analysis and traditional signature based technologies, to analyze malware.

Antivirus, anti-phishing email security
VIPRE includes comprehensive protection against email viruses and phishing scams, with direct support for Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail and any email program that uses POP3 and SMTP.

Remote device scanning
VIPRE includes a remote device scanner that auto-scans removable drives and files for threats.

System Requirements
Your computer must meet the following system requirements in order to run the application effectively:
Note: This product should not be installed on any type of storage media that may be inaccessible at times. This includes network drives, removable drives, hot-swappable drives, USB drives, and FireWire (IEEE 1394) drives that may be disconnected.
Supported Operating Systems:

  • Windows XP SP2+ (32- & 64-bit)
  • Windows 2003 Server SP1+ (32- & 64-bit)
  • Windows Vista, Vista SP1+ (32- & 64-bit)
  • Windows 7 (32- & 64-bit)
  • Windows Server 2008+ (32- & 64-bit)

Note: Installation is not supported on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4, Win 2000, XP with SP1 or older, Macintosh or Linux computers.

1 GHZ Computer with 512 MB of RAM (memory) and 300 MB of available free space on your hard drive.

Miscellaneous:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
  • Internet access for definitions updates (Broadband recommended)
  • 2x CDROM if you are having the CD shipped to you (not necessary for online download)
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$ 39.95

Vipre Antivirus 2012

Pros
Vipre has one of the most efficient scanning engines with a small scan footprint.

Cons
Vipre's AV-Test Protection Score is strong for Windows 7 but not so strong for Windows XP.

The Verdict

Vipre Antivirus is endorsed by third-party lab tests and it has excellent Help & Support.