Free and open source antivirus programs are difficult to
find these days. Even those available might not be able to perform well or
offer better protection. Having some means of protection for your computer is
very essential. One cool and powerful software which at the same is free and
also an open source program is ClamWin Portable Antivirus.
ClamWin is a free
antivirus software for Windows operating system. This application has been
around for time and still continues to strive despite stiff competition from
premium and free security programs. This software is an open source project
which is maintained and developed by several developers. It has got all the
right features to provide you the need protection you will need.
This program uses a simple and clean user interface unlike
other software like Avast
and AVG
which uses pleasing and attractive UI. This makes it easy to navigate around
and also makes the program to loads faster.
ClamWIn Portable Antivirus is rates as being one of the best
malware detection program. It can detect most viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware
and other malware threats thanks to its brilliant engine. Its scan technology
is also on point. It scans your files and directory thoroughly for any hidden
threats and suspicious files. The preferences section of the software allows
you to include and exclude files during the scanning process. Clamwin Portable
also has a limit feature in the preference section which allows you limit files
which are being scanned based on their size. You can also choose to scan
archives too.
Although this security suite possesses great features, it
also lacks some features which I think should have been included. The software
has no scan scheduler and automatic updates missing. Despite having automatic
updates off, ClamWin alerts you whenever there is a new update. Real time
protection which every antivirus program has is also missing, maybe in the
future it will be included.
In spite of all of its
shortfalls, ClamWin Portable Antivirus remains the favorite of some PC users.
The program is lightweight, simple and powerful too. It is portable and can run
from any removable device you install on it. You can use it as a secondary
security suite on your PC for free. Download and use this portable version for
free.
System Requirement
Operating System: Windows 10,
8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP
File Size: 9MB
Supports Both 32 Bit and 64 Bit
Installer Type: Portable