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Webroot ~ Excellent program, reasonable price.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
Excellent program, runs in the background. I had not used Anti-Virus protection in years, as Macintosh is "relatively" immune. I had recently downloaded 'Mac Cleaner' and that is when the apparent problems began. Virtually every time I clicked while running Safari, I would get a new screen 'warning' of a new virus infection. These screens looked official and many appeared to be actual Apple sites. I once followed the prompts and ultimately this led to a "purchase screen" for their 'advanced' product. I seems that the program was loaded with issues that automatically prompted virus alerts.
Webroot cleared all these issues on the first scan. I am sure other brands of virus protection work well. In the 'olden days - from 1987 to 2008.... I still have my first Mac SE', I used Norton software, which worked extremely well for protection, backup, etc. Since purchasing my first laptop in 2008; however, no additional protection software seemed necessary, at the time. Times have changed. I tried Trend Micro, but had download issues from the vendor, and finally requested and received a refund. After reading multiple reviews, I selected Webroot and so far, am pleased.
This Webroot program offers protection at a reasonable price.
Webroot cleared all these issues on the first scan. I am sure other brands of virus protection work well. In the 'olden days - from 1987 to 2008.... I still have my first Mac SE', I used Norton software, which worked extremely well for protection, backup, etc. Since purchasing my first laptop in 2008; however, no additional protection software seemed necessary, at the time. Times have changed. I tried Trend Micro, but had download issues from the vendor, and finally requested and received a refund. After reading multiple reviews, I selected Webroot and so far, am pleased.
This Webroot program offers protection at a reasonable price.
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SEEMS to be working fine
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2014
It does indeed seem to be working fine. I have had no virus/malware problems since installing Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus on two of my PCs. However, I've never noticed it updating anything, and, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to schedule updates, or if it's even necessary to set up a schedule. It came with VERY limited instructions. I just wish it came with better instructions and/or that the interface was more intuitive. Also I'd like it better if it notified me when it was updating, and scanning. Without some occasional feedback it's hard to tell if the program is running properly.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
Platform: Keycard (PC/Mac)Edition: 1 Year 3 Device StandardSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
Excellent program, runs in the background. I had not used Anti-Virus protection in years, as Macintosh is "relatively" immune. I had recently downloaded 'Mac Cleaner' and that is when the apparent problems began. Virtually every time I clicked while running Safari, I would get a new screen 'warning' of a new virus infection. These screens looked official and many appeared to be actual Apple sites. I once followed the prompts and ultimately this led to a "purchase screen" for their 'advanced' product. I seems that the program was loaded with issues that automatically prompted virus alerts.
Webroot cleared all these issues on the first scan. I am sure other brands of virus protection work well. In the 'olden days - from 1987 to 2008.... I still have my first Mac SE', I used Norton software, which worked extremely well for protection, backup, etc. Since purchasing my first laptop in 2008; however, no additional protection software seemed necessary, at the time. Times have changed. I tried Trend Micro, but had download issues from the vendor, and finally requested and received a refund. After reading multiple reviews, I selected Webroot and so far, am pleased.
This Webroot program offers protection at a reasonable price.
Webroot cleared all these issues on the first scan. I am sure other brands of virus protection work well. In the 'olden days - from 1987 to 2008.... I still have my first Mac SE', I used Norton software, which worked extremely well for protection, backup, etc. Since purchasing my first laptop in 2008; however, no additional protection software seemed necessary, at the time. Times have changed. I tried Trend Micro, but had download issues from the vendor, and finally requested and received a refund. After reading multiple reviews, I selected Webroot and so far, am pleased.
This Webroot program offers protection at a reasonable price.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2016
Platform: Keycard (PC/Mac)Edition: 1 Year 3 Device StandardSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
I've been fixing computers since I was about 6 years old when computers boomed in 1998 which had most American households owning some kind of computer. I've dealt with several different anti-viruses such as Norton, McAfee (before they merged with Norton or whatever happened), Kasperski, and several others like AVP.
Now to the point...
This is by far my favorite anti virus on the market! I originally had my friend who works at geek squad recommend me to this anti virus once Kasperski got ridiculously expensive and slow. I've had this anti-virus for about 8 months (I got a trial from Best Buy when I bought my new laptop) and I have never experienced such a quality anti virus. Instantly detects and deletes viruses and does a scan quickly. I see why my work uses this anti virus.
Pros:
- Instant scans! The full computer scans are very quick and efficient. Instantly deals with viruses and whatever the problem is the second it gets on my computer.
- Doesn't take that much memory on my computer! Which is great when you are a student and can only afford a business/school laptop with low memory. Like in my case the Lenovo 100s (Which I absolutely love! It's great for the college student who just needs the basics for internet browsing and paper writing).
- Cheap price! For what you get for $20 on 3 computers for a year, its incredible.
Honestly no cons.
Now to the point...
This is by far my favorite anti virus on the market! I originally had my friend who works at geek squad recommend me to this anti virus once Kasperski got ridiculously expensive and slow. I've had this anti-virus for about 8 months (I got a trial from Best Buy when I bought my new laptop) and I have never experienced such a quality anti virus. Instantly detects and deletes viruses and does a scan quickly. I see why my work uses this anti virus.
Pros:
- Instant scans! The full computer scans are very quick and efficient. Instantly deals with viruses and whatever the problem is the second it gets on my computer.
- Doesn't take that much memory on my computer! Which is great when you are a student and can only afford a business/school laptop with low memory. Like in my case the Lenovo 100s (Which I absolutely love! It's great for the college student who just needs the basics for internet browsing and paper writing).
- Cheap price! For what you get for $20 on 3 computers for a year, its incredible.
Honestly no cons.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016
The first thing I want to share is that I have been buying antivirus software for over 20 years, for business and home, and I am not married to any one brand. In fact, over time, I have bought and used nearly every brand sold. And yes, some of them were true horror stories.
When WIN 10 came along I made the decision not to add any third-party protection at all to what is already part of the WIN 10 suite (Windows Defender). While most independent experts agree that Defender isn’t the best solution out there, they also agree that it is good enough for most people who use their computer for casual everyday use. Defender has the huge benefit that it has almost no negative impact on computer speed or performance and it works totally in the background and never nags or bugs you (unless there is a reason to alert you to a problem). Another major benefit of Defender is that is updates itself (in the background) so you are always assured of being protected against the latest threats.
IF you want to add more protection to your computer but you like the positive benefits of Defender, Webroot is one of the best options out there.
SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. Unlike most software there isn’t really an “old or new” version of Webroot. As long as you are running one that is compatible with your computer’s operating system Webroot works like Defender in that it is really merely an interface to their online services where all the actual “smarts” are located. That is why Webroot won’t work unless you are online. You don’t have to worry about updating to a “new” version each year or doing periodic downloads because (as Webroot calls it) it is “always up to date”.
2. Because Webroot doesn’t install a large number of files directly on to your computer, it utilizes very little of your computer’s resources, thus most people will probably never notice any difference in computer speed or performance.
3. When the term of your license runs out you don’t have to buy a new disc and reinstall the program. Buying a new license just allows the software to continue to run for another year (or whatever the term of your license is). There is good news and bad news in that. The makers of Webroot don’t seem to have figured out how to reward existing customers who want to renew their license. Instead, when their “offer” is sent to you as your license is about to expire their “special” price is ridiculously high. I mean all they’re doing is giving you permission to use their software for another year, you would think they would/could offer you a special price for you loyalty, but no. Which forces people like me to simply buy a whole new disc from whoever has it on sale for the best price at the time. Fortunately my renewal time is around Black Friday each year and I am able to buy a whole new disc for peanuts.
4. People who review Webroot usually have mostly positive things to say (except for the license renewal issue discussed above) but too many of them mention how Webroot has a nag box that appears on your screen every time you turn your computer on. Not true, or at least not fully true. Yes that will happen, but all you have to do is uncheck that feature in the advanced settings box and you will never see any messages from Webroot unless you have an intrusion alert (or your license is about to expire). The fact that Webroot doesn’t have nag boxes is one of the major reasons I prefer it over Brands X, Y and Z.
5. When you first install Webroot it does a quick scan and tells you your computer is “safe”. Don’t believe it. The FIRST thing you should do is force a deep scan. Webroot makes doing that harder to find than most of their competitors. To do a deep scan, open you file manager (the screen that shows you your hard drives) and right-click on each available drive, starting with your boot drive (usually your C drive) and choose “Scan with Webroot”. Then sit back, the deep scan will take a long time, depending on how full your drive is and how fast it accesses files it can take up to a couple of hours. There will be a dialogue box with a progress bar, how many threats were detected, elapsed time, etc. It’s best not to do anything else (multitask) at the same time until the scan is completed.
BOTTOM LINE
This is the third consecutive year I’ve made the conscious decision to choose Webroot over other brands of antivirus software. In that time I’ve never had a virus infect my computers, I’ve never noticed a slowdown of my computer’s performance, I’ve never been annoyed by needless advertising popups, and I’ve been able to protect 3 devices for a full year for about five-cents a day. I like that.
Platform: Keycard (PC/Mac)Edition: 1 Year 3 Device StandardSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
If you’re reading this you probably have already searched a variety of tech sources for the “best” antivirus software and, like me, consistently found Webroot near or at the top of the list. Buying antivirus software is one of the most dreaded computer-related task most people face … just reading the daily headlines reinforces that computer hacking is real and proper protection is necessary. You want to make the right choice in buying antivirus software but there seem to be so many negative horror stories about antivirus software. Here’s why I ended up with Webroot.
The first thing I want to share is that I have been buying antivirus software for over 20 years, for business and home, and I am not married to any one brand. In fact, over time, I have bought and used nearly every brand sold. And yes, some of them were true horror stories.
When WIN 10 came along I made the decision not to add any third-party protection at all to what is already part of the WIN 10 suite (Windows Defender). While most independent experts agree that Defender isn’t the best solution out there, they also agree that it is good enough for most people who use their computer for casual everyday use. Defender has the huge benefit that it has almost no negative impact on computer speed or performance and it works totally in the background and never nags or bugs you (unless there is a reason to alert you to a problem). Another major benefit of Defender is that is updates itself (in the background) so you are always assured of being protected against the latest threats.
IF you want to add more protection to your computer but you like the positive benefits of Defender, Webroot is one of the best options out there.
SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. Unlike most software there isn’t really an “old or new” version of Webroot. As long as you are running one that is compatible with your computer’s operating system Webroot works like Defender in that it is really merely an interface to their online services where all the actual “smarts” are located. That is why Webroot won’t work unless you are online. You don’t have to worry about updating to a “new” version each year or doing periodic downloads because (as Webroot calls it) it is “always up to date”.
2. Because Webroot doesn’t install a large number of files directly on to your computer, it utilizes very little of your computer’s resources, thus most people will probably never notice any difference in computer speed or performance.
3. When the term of your license runs out you don’t have to buy a new disc and reinstall the program. Buying a new license just allows the software to continue to run for another year (or whatever the term of your license is). There is good news and bad news in that. The makers of Webroot don’t seem to have figured out how to reward existing customers who want to renew their license. Instead, when their “offer” is sent to you as your license is about to expire their “special” price is ridiculously high. I mean all they’re doing is giving you permission to use their software for another year, you would think they would/could offer you a special price for you loyalty, but no. Which forces people like me to simply buy a whole new disc from whoever has it on sale for the best price at the time. Fortunately my renewal time is around Black Friday each year and I am able to buy a whole new disc for peanuts.
4. People who review Webroot usually have mostly positive things to say (except for the license renewal issue discussed above) but too many of them mention how Webroot has a nag box that appears on your screen every time you turn your computer on. Not true, or at least not fully true. Yes that will happen, but all you have to do is uncheck that feature in the advanced settings box and you will never see any messages from Webroot unless you have an intrusion alert (or your license is about to expire). The fact that Webroot doesn’t have nag boxes is one of the major reasons I prefer it over Brands X, Y and Z.
5. When you first install Webroot it does a quick scan and tells you your computer is “safe”. Don’t believe it. The FIRST thing you should do is force a deep scan. Webroot makes doing that harder to find than most of their competitors. To do a deep scan, open you file manager (the screen that shows you your hard drives) and right-click on each available drive, starting with your boot drive (usually your C drive) and choose “Scan with Webroot”. Then sit back, the deep scan will take a long time, depending on how full your drive is and how fast it accesses files it can take up to a couple of hours. There will be a dialogue box with a progress bar, how many threats were detected, elapsed time, etc. It’s best not to do anything else (multitask) at the same time until the scan is completed.
BOTTOM LINE
This is the third consecutive year I’ve made the conscious decision to choose Webroot over other brands of antivirus software. In that time I’ve never had a virus infect my computers, I’ve never noticed a slowdown of my computer’s performance, I’ve never been annoyed by needless advertising popups, and I’ve been able to protect 3 devices for a full year for about five-cents a day. I like that.
The first thing I want to share is that I have been buying antivirus software for over 20 years, for business and home, and I am not married to any one brand. In fact, over time, I have bought and used nearly every brand sold. And yes, some of them were true horror stories.
When WIN 10 came along I made the decision not to add any third-party protection at all to what is already part of the WIN 10 suite (Windows Defender). While most independent experts agree that Defender isn’t the best solution out there, they also agree that it is good enough for most people who use their computer for casual everyday use. Defender has the huge benefit that it has almost no negative impact on computer speed or performance and it works totally in the background and never nags or bugs you (unless there is a reason to alert you to a problem). Another major benefit of Defender is that is updates itself (in the background) so you are always assured of being protected against the latest threats.
IF you want to add more protection to your computer but you like the positive benefits of Defender, Webroot is one of the best options out there.
SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. Unlike most software there isn’t really an “old or new” version of Webroot. As long as you are running one that is compatible with your computer’s operating system Webroot works like Defender in that it is really merely an interface to their online services where all the actual “smarts” are located. That is why Webroot won’t work unless you are online. You don’t have to worry about updating to a “new” version each year or doing periodic downloads because (as Webroot calls it) it is “always up to date”.
2. Because Webroot doesn’t install a large number of files directly on to your computer, it utilizes very little of your computer’s resources, thus most people will probably never notice any difference in computer speed or performance.
3. When the term of your license runs out you don’t have to buy a new disc and reinstall the program. Buying a new license just allows the software to continue to run for another year (or whatever the term of your license is). There is good news and bad news in that. The makers of Webroot don’t seem to have figured out how to reward existing customers who want to renew their license. Instead, when their “offer” is sent to you as your license is about to expire their “special” price is ridiculously high. I mean all they’re doing is giving you permission to use their software for another year, you would think they would/could offer you a special price for you loyalty, but no. Which forces people like me to simply buy a whole new disc from whoever has it on sale for the best price at the time. Fortunately my renewal time is around Black Friday each year and I am able to buy a whole new disc for peanuts.
4. People who review Webroot usually have mostly positive things to say (except for the license renewal issue discussed above) but too many of them mention how Webroot has a nag box that appears on your screen every time you turn your computer on. Not true, or at least not fully true. Yes that will happen, but all you have to do is uncheck that feature in the advanced settings box and you will never see any messages from Webroot unless you have an intrusion alert (or your license is about to expire). The fact that Webroot doesn’t have nag boxes is one of the major reasons I prefer it over Brands X, Y and Z.
5. When you first install Webroot it does a quick scan and tells you your computer is “safe”. Don’t believe it. The FIRST thing you should do is force a deep scan. Webroot makes doing that harder to find than most of their competitors. To do a deep scan, open you file manager (the screen that shows you your hard drives) and right-click on each available drive, starting with your boot drive (usually your C drive) and choose “Scan with Webroot”. Then sit back, the deep scan will take a long time, depending on how full your drive is and how fast it accesses files it can take up to a couple of hours. There will be a dialogue box with a progress bar, how many threats were detected, elapsed time, etc. It’s best not to do anything else (multitask) at the same time until the scan is completed.
BOTTOM LINE
This is the third consecutive year I’ve made the conscious decision to choose Webroot over other brands of antivirus software. In that time I’ve never had a virus infect my computers, I’ve never noticed a slowdown of my computer’s performance, I’ve never been annoyed by needless advertising popups, and I’ve been able to protect 3 devices for a full year for about five-cents a day. I like that.
Some things you need to know about Webroot
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016
If you’re reading this you probably have already searched a variety of tech sources for the “best” antivirus software and, like me, consistently found Webroot near or at the top of the list. Buying antivirus software is one of the most dreaded computer-related task most people face … just reading the daily headlines reinforces that computer hacking is real and proper protection is necessary. You want to make the right choice in buying antivirus software but there seem to be so many negative horror stories about antivirus software. Here’s why I ended up with Webroot.Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016
The first thing I want to share is that I have been buying antivirus software for over 20 years, for business and home, and I am not married to any one brand. In fact, over time, I have bought and used nearly every brand sold. And yes, some of them were true horror stories.
When WIN 10 came along I made the decision not to add any third-party protection at all to what is already part of the WIN 10 suite (Windows Defender). While most independent experts agree that Defender isn’t the best solution out there, they also agree that it is good enough for most people who use their computer for casual everyday use. Defender has the huge benefit that it has almost no negative impact on computer speed or performance and it works totally in the background and never nags or bugs you (unless there is a reason to alert you to a problem). Another major benefit of Defender is that is updates itself (in the background) so you are always assured of being protected against the latest threats.
IF you want to add more protection to your computer but you like the positive benefits of Defender, Webroot is one of the best options out there.
SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. Unlike most software there isn’t really an “old or new” version of Webroot. As long as you are running one that is compatible with your computer’s operating system Webroot works like Defender in that it is really merely an interface to their online services where all the actual “smarts” are located. That is why Webroot won’t work unless you are online. You don’t have to worry about updating to a “new” version each year or doing periodic downloads because (as Webroot calls it) it is “always up to date”.
2. Because Webroot doesn’t install a large number of files directly on to your computer, it utilizes very little of your computer’s resources, thus most people will probably never notice any difference in computer speed or performance.
3. When the term of your license runs out you don’t have to buy a new disc and reinstall the program. Buying a new license just allows the software to continue to run for another year (or whatever the term of your license is). There is good news and bad news in that. The makers of Webroot don’t seem to have figured out how to reward existing customers who want to renew their license. Instead, when their “offer” is sent to you as your license is about to expire their “special” price is ridiculously high. I mean all they’re doing is giving you permission to use their software for another year, you would think they would/could offer you a special price for you loyalty, but no. Which forces people like me to simply buy a whole new disc from whoever has it on sale for the best price at the time. Fortunately my renewal time is around Black Friday each year and I am able to buy a whole new disc for peanuts.
4. People who review Webroot usually have mostly positive things to say (except for the license renewal issue discussed above) but too many of them mention how Webroot has a nag box that appears on your screen every time you turn your computer on. Not true, or at least not fully true. Yes that will happen, but all you have to do is uncheck that feature in the advanced settings box and you will never see any messages from Webroot unless you have an intrusion alert (or your license is about to expire). The fact that Webroot doesn’t have nag boxes is one of the major reasons I prefer it over Brands X, Y and Z.
5. When you first install Webroot it does a quick scan and tells you your computer is “safe”. Don’t believe it. The FIRST thing you should do is force a deep scan. Webroot makes doing that harder to find than most of their competitors. To do a deep scan, open you file manager (the screen that shows you your hard drives) and right-click on each available drive, starting with your boot drive (usually your C drive) and choose “Scan with Webroot”. Then sit back, the deep scan will take a long time, depending on how full your drive is and how fast it accesses files it can take up to a couple of hours. There will be a dialogue box with a progress bar, how many threats were detected, elapsed time, etc. It’s best not to do anything else (multitask) at the same time until the scan is completed.
BOTTOM LINE
This is the third consecutive year I’ve made the conscious decision to choose Webroot over other brands of antivirus software. In that time I’ve never had a virus infect my computers, I’ve never noticed a slowdown of my computer’s performance, I’ve never been annoyed by needless advertising popups, and I’ve been able to protect 3 devices for a full year for about five-cents a day. I like that.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2019
Platform: Keycard (PC/Mac)Edition: 1 Year 3 Device StandardSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
I have been using webroot virus protection for years... I usually buy the electronic version, where you are given a key code to enter into your already existing webroot console. I love that you can use it on three devises. I have never had webroot miss a virus and I really like that it checks for updates and installs them without interrupting what you are doing. It does the same on running scans. You will not be interrupted unless its important. I had to purchase and wait for the disk this year .. THATS NO BIG DEAL FOR THIS AWESOME PRODUCT THAT WILL PROTECT THREE OF YOUR DEVISES FOR A YEAR... all for $20.00 😁
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
Platform: Keycard (PC/Mac)Edition: 1 Year 3 Device StandardSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
seems to work even now after several months of installation
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2014
Platform: Keycard (PC/Mac)Edition: 1 Year 3 Device StandardSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
It does indeed seem to be working fine. I have had no virus/malware problems since installing Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus on two of my PCs. However, I've never noticed it updating anything, and, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to schedule updates, or if it's even necessary to set up a schedule. It came with VERY limited instructions. I just wish it came with better instructions and/or that the interface was more intuitive. Also I'd like it better if it notified me when it was updating, and scanning. Without some occasional feedback it's hard to tell if the program is running properly.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020
Platform: Keycard (PC/Mac)Edition: 1 Year 3 Device StandardSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
Got this to install in my brothers Iaptop. I've used Webroot for years and always recommend to family & friends, bc it's easy to install, pretty inexpensive, uses minimal system resources, incorporates one of the fastest virus scanners around, & uses the cloud so no virus signature updates are necessary, ever. All this adds up to being one of the best Antivirus/anti-malware products on the market today.
The only caveat is what a few others have noted in their reviews too: To renew your subscription after your initial one expires in a year, Webroot typically wants nearly 3 to 4 times your original purchase price (~ $79) to simply renew exact same product for another year. Not a newly updated program either mind you, just to buy a new license key. It's often cheaper to simply buy a new Webroot product CD online or in a retail store than it is to renew your subscription. Not a deal breaker though, just a notable exception workaround for future reference.... Unless of course, you don't mind paying for their exhorbitant renewal rate. It's still a fantastic program nonetheless & I still highly recommend it. Thanks Amazon & Webroot!
The only caveat is what a few others have noted in their reviews too: To renew your subscription after your initial one expires in a year, Webroot typically wants nearly 3 to 4 times your original purchase price (~ $79) to simply renew exact same product for another year. Not a newly updated program either mind you, just to buy a new license key. It's often cheaper to simply buy a new Webroot product CD online or in a retail store than it is to renew your subscription. Not a deal breaker though, just a notable exception workaround for future reference.... Unless of course, you don't mind paying for their exhorbitant renewal rate. It's still a fantastic program nonetheless & I still highly recommend it. Thanks Amazon & Webroot!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
Platform: Keycard (PC/Mac)Edition: 1 Year 3 Device StandardSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
I have used Webroot for years with no problems. In May I purchased a 3-pack Antivirus package and used 2 units. I just purchased a new laptop so I wanted to use the third unit on it and I had a key code. So I tried to download the program. To do that I had to enter the Key code, my name, and telephone number on Webroot’s site. The instant I hit download an error message popped up. While I was sitting there thinking about what I was going to do the phone rang and it was someone at Webroot wanting to know what my problem was. He said he needed to access my PC to see what the problem was and it was new so I let him. He poked around a bit and ended up using Task Manager to show me a file called csrss.exe which he said was the problem. He said my system had been hacked and showed me this sentence, “csrss.exe is a hidden monitoring software that tracks your personal information such as credit card, social security number, ID, email addresses, websites that ...”
He then proceeded to tell me what he could do to fix this, fix my new PC, fix my old PC, and protect all the wifi devices in my house for $300. When I said that wasn’t happening, he said that they had a special offer because I was already registered and it was $149.99.
My search engine indicates that csrss.exe is an essential part of Windows.
It appears that someone at Webroot has gone rogue or the company itself has.
I have today moved to another antivirus program.
He then proceeded to tell me what he could do to fix this, fix my new PC, fix my old PC, and protect all the wifi devices in my house for $300. When I said that wasn’t happening, he said that they had a special offer because I was already registered and it was $149.99.
My search engine indicates that csrss.exe is an essential part of Windows.
It appears that someone at Webroot has gone rogue or the company itself has.
I have today moved to another antivirus program.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017
Platform: Keycard (PC/Mac)Edition: 1 Year 3 Device StandardSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
Webroot reminds me of AVG, but is a bit more streamlined. It does it's work in the background, and seems to do it
very well. I have been a life long Norton user ever since I learned PC-Dos (not ms-dos) from Peter Nortons book (I still have it).
Over the past few years I have been getting more and more frustrated with Norton, and did not totally trust AVG, as it was a bit twitchy.
So far I am pleased with Webroot after dumping Norton antivirus which was becoming too much work. Windows platforms are hard enough
to maintain without having to deal with antivirus software that you constantly have to update and scan, and comes in to load the latest version, that then asks you to send money when your existing version still has over 300 days to go.
When doing web searches, Webroot will mark each with trusted, questionable, or no markings to let you know whether or not to go there.
Webroot works in the background, and will always come up when you first start your computer to let you know it is working.
After many tries to get an answer from webroot, the people on Amazon finally came up with what I asked: YOU CAN USE ANY UN-USED CD IN ANY YEAR which is much like Norton.
At under $20.00 for 3 PC's, I really can't find a better deal/software, and at this price, what is stopping you from giving it a try.
Addendum: Have been using for 5 or 6 years now, and am very happy, but it does have a tendency to become a bit unstable during the last 30 days of the subscription; hmmmmm, I wonder why?
very well. I have been a life long Norton user ever since I learned PC-Dos (not ms-dos) from Peter Nortons book (I still have it).
Over the past few years I have been getting more and more frustrated with Norton, and did not totally trust AVG, as it was a bit twitchy.
So far I am pleased with Webroot after dumping Norton antivirus which was becoming too much work. Windows platforms are hard enough
to maintain without having to deal with antivirus software that you constantly have to update and scan, and comes in to load the latest version, that then asks you to send money when your existing version still has over 300 days to go.
When doing web searches, Webroot will mark each with trusted, questionable, or no markings to let you know whether or not to go there.
Webroot works in the background, and will always come up when you first start your computer to let you know it is working.
After many tries to get an answer from webroot, the people on Amazon finally came up with what I asked: YOU CAN USE ANY UN-USED CD IN ANY YEAR which is much like Norton.
At under $20.00 for 3 PC's, I really can't find a better deal/software, and at this price, what is stopping you from giving it a try.
Addendum: Have been using for 5 or 6 years now, and am very happy, but it does have a tendency to become a bit unstable during the last 30 days of the subscription; hmmmmm, I wonder why?
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
Platform: Keycard (PC/Mac)Edition: 1 Year 3 Device StandardSubscription Term Name: 1 YearVerified Purchase
Expected a disk, but didn't receive one.
