While
it is recommended that you install a local antivirus program on your
computer, it is also a good idea to have another one that operates in
the cloud. One major benefit of using an online antivirus is the
assurance of always receiving the latest protection. One such program is
Panda Cloud Cleaner. The free antivirus software remotely checks
computers against malicious applications.
Using Panda Cloud Cleaner
Installing the desktop version of Panda Cloud Cleaner was relatively
straight forward because all we needed to do was follow the clear
on-screen instructions. The antivirus offered to perform a quick scan
after installation, which checked the areas most commonly infected by
viruses.
We could also perform a full scan to check every part of our
computer. In addition, the program allowed us to configure folders we
wanted it to scan.
If you want to get maximum protection, then you need an Internet
connection, as the antivirus relies heavily on cloud knowledge. However,
it also includes a local antivirus engine that makes it possible to
detect serious threats even without going online. The program does not
offer real time protection.
The quick scan was as quick as its name implied. However, processing
some information and returning the results of detection took significant
time because it had to connect to the online database.
The program cleverly integrates advanced tools with simplicity of use,
which makes it ideal for both novice and advanced users. Some of the
things we could do with it included:
- Unlocking files that malware use to enable manual deletion
- Terminating all processes that the system did not need to operate
- Sending suspicious but yet unclassified data to Panda labs
- Performing trusted boot scan to detect rootkits and stop viruses from preventing disinfection
- Ability to delete temporary files that Web browsers usually leave behind
The program allowed us to select the files we wanted to delete.
Conclusion
Panda Cloud Cleaner scores high on various antivirus removal tests,
and different labs have certified it for the detection and cleaning of
antivirus. It is also a user-friendly and free virus protection program
that even a novice will not have difficulties handling.
Although it wiped out some files that were not inherently malicious
but only infected by viruses, this is a common occurrence among cleaners
that operate more aggressively. It is therefore recommended for systems
that already have malware problems.
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