Prevx
Encyclopedia
Prevx is a computer application designed for the removal of and protection from malware
. There are separate real-time and on-demand versions. The software downloads in a few seconds because it is 800 kilobytes. The software can remove low-risk adware
for free, but the user has to purchase and enter a license key if it is more serious. Scanning can take anywhere from less than two minutes to five minutes.
, liked the software except that he had some confusion about configuring the interface and that key protection is disabled by default although the issue referenced has since been corrected.
Malware
Malware, short for malicious software, consists of programming that is designed to disrupt or deny operation, gather information that leads to loss of privacy or exploitation, or gain unauthorized access to system resources, or that otherwise exhibits abusive behavior...
. There are separate real-time and on-demand versions. The software downloads in a few seconds because it is 800 kilobytes. The software can remove low-risk adware
Adware
Adware, or advertising-supported software, is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertisements to a computer. These advertisements can be in the form of a pop-up. They may also be in the user interface of the software or on a screen presented to the user during...
for free, but the user has to purchase and enter a license key if it is more serious. Scanning can take anywhere from less than two minutes to five minutes.
Reception
Tony Bradley, of About.comAbout.com
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, liked the software except that he had some confusion about configuring the interface and that key protection is disabled by default although the issue referenced has since been corrected.