German software developer Ashampoo has released Ashampoo Anti - Virus 2014 ( $ 39.99 ), which is a full-featured antivirus tool that combines a BitDefender Emsisoft engines to help keep you safe online.
The package provides all the basic features you would expect from a modern container Antivirus: Real-time protection, on - demand scanning, behavior monitoring, viewing and further protection.
You also get a lot of bonuses, with tools to manage startup program pc, securely delete files, browse the Winsock layer, search suspects NTFS Alternate Data Streams, check the hosts file and clean your web footprint in all major browsers.
All this is presented in a clear and straightforward interface. Large buttons allow easy access to major Ashampoo Anti - Virus functions can be run scan, or run one of the many bonus tools in a few clicks, and there is also a second " dark " skin if you prefer a different look.
Performance did not seem exceptional, at least in our early tests. Even quick scan seemed to take time, and there were a few more false positives than we expected.
Yet it is only version 1.0.0.0, and so it is not surprising that some optimization may be required. Any problems seem minimal, though, and after mature reflection Ashampoo Anti - Virus 2014 seems to be a very capable tool. The program 2014 can be yours for $ 39.99, a 10 - day trial version (which can be further extended to 40 days if you give them your e - mail address ), is now available. Ashampoo Anti-Virus is a full-featured antivirus tool which uses engines from Bitdefender and Emsisoft to keep your PC safe from harm. There's no shortage of functionality here. Real-time protection detects and blocks malware as it arrives; behavioural monitoring uncovers even brand new threats, and browsing protection stops you accessing malicious websites. You can get involved and run scans whenever and wherever you like, but the program is also smart enough to handle most decisions on its own. And if you're running some full-screen application then the Ashampoo Anti-Virus Game Mode means you need never see any alerts at all. You also get plenty of bonus features. File Wiper is a capable tool for securely wiping files, folders, drive free space and more; Startup Tuner displays your startup program pc, IE plugins and more, and helps you remove any you don't need; ADS Scanner checks NTFS drives for suspect alternate data streams; LSP Viewer displays Winsock layers, though can't remove them; Internet Cleaner wipes your web histories in various browsers (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari); and Hosts File Checker works just as you'd expect, scanning your HOSTS file for the signs of malware, and restoring the default HOSTS file and programs 2014 if necessary.
