Pros

• VIPRE Antivirus uses far less memory than other antivirus programs, making your PC faster during scans and other performances
• Beginners will find its interface very easy to use and tweak

Cons

• It has no integrated firewall which is necessary for total protection (the firewall can be purchased separately though)

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VIPRE which stands for Virus Intrusion Prevention Remediation Engine is a relatively new antivirus program in the field and has amassed positive feedback for its excellent protection capabilities. It includes an antispyware program that is unrivalled and provides very effective real-time protection.
VIPRE Antivirus will not just protect your PC from viruses and spyware, but will also protect from other threats like worms, keyloggers, Trojans, rootkits, dialers and adware.

Installation
The installation of VIPRE antivirus is simple and straightforward, and only requires you to download and run the initial installer which sets up the files needed for installation. The complete installation takes slightly more than 6 minutes; longer than most antivirus products, but it’s not overwhelming.
After you reboot your PC, a wizard runs which configures your initial options for features like Definition Update Frequency, Internet Access Settings and Registration Options. At the end, there is a video which describes the software and directs you through basic usage.

Effectiveness
VIPRE Antivirus & Antispyware is an effective antivirus program powered by Sunbelt Software and has received the checkmark certification from West Coast Labs for effective software protection. VIPRE is famous for its fast scanning capabilities while maintaining a low resource footprint. Many antivirus programs have a problem balancing resource usage and scanning performance, but VIPRE Antivirus achieves this with minimal effort.

Ease of Use
VIPRE Antivirus has a simple user-interface designed for both advanced and novice users. The interface is very attractive with a single screen that includes access to all other categories. This makes it easy to access all features in one location without having to open, close or search multiple windows. It has a small window displaying a worldwide threat level of reported online threats. The threat levels include Severe, High, Elevated and Low, ensuring that you keep your PC and antivirus software up-to-date with the latest Updates.
In conclusion, VIPRE Antivirus has some very impressive features and few disappointments, making it one of the best antivirus programs in the market. It has a home site licence allowing you to install on as many home PCs without having to purchase additional licences.