Panda Cloud Antivirus Free 2

 

Pros

• It is much lighter compared to other cloud antivirus applications.

• It is easy to install and use.

• There are no nagging messages like pop-ups.

• There is no need to update as it updates by itself when there are new features added.

• Analyze behaviors of any threats and block if considered harmful.

 

Cons

• It does not automatically scan, it just scans when needed.

• There are no extra security for web browsing or email

• It does not have up-to-date features compared to other antivirus software.

 

Protection Score

Panda Cloud Antivirus 2 obtained 100% score for cleaning malwares. It undergoes 3 kinds of testing: on-access tests, on-demand tests, , and false positive tests. It perfected both the on-demand and on-access tests and there were no traces of viruses left on the false positive test.

AV test results for Windows 8 shows 100% for usability, 77% for protection and 67% for performance.

 

How to Install

Panda Cloud Antivirus is simple to install. Installation would only take more than 5 minutes because it is only downloading local files for a better offline security. Installation can be customized but just like any anti-virus software, you have option to whether or not change its defaulted settings. There are also system setting that you need to change like the toolbar, making Google as your home page and a search provider. If you find this difficult to use, you may always change.

 

How to Use

This antivirus program is easy to navigate and use.  You will see a blue shield at the top which would mean your computer is safe. The horizontal green bar is your real-time protection indicator. The magnifying glass is when it is scanning or there are harmful threats found.

 

Features

• Data shield is a default set up for this software. This provides protection for malware to access you data. The good thing about this feature is when a new malware was able to infiltrate your computer even with all your protection; this feature will protect your personal data. Nothing important will be stolen from you.

• Parental Control is a feature monitoring your kid’s activities while they are online. It can be seen through the dashboard where you can easily filter the date, website visited and the category it belongs. You can also block about 59 websites that you deem inappropriate.

• Rescue Boot is for emergency purposes wherein malware has locked your system. Once this feature has been activated you can either reboot from a USB or a rescue option on your computer.

• Access Control provides security by creating a password so no one can access your computer without your knowledge.

• Safe Mode, you will be able to install and scan for malware infections while you are in this mode.

 

Help and Support

Panda Cloud Antivirus has a Support Forum for its users. In the Support Forum you will be able to get the latest news and announcements, rules and tips on how to better manage the software and various FAQs for your reference when you have any issues with your program. The forum accepts users’ suggestion so they can better give you excellent service. Aside from these help and support they provide, they are holding contents and giveaways for their loyal users.

 

Overall, Panda Cloud Antivirus 2 secures you while you are browsing the internet, playing or even working. It does not give you irritable pop-ups that distract you while you’re online. You will not even notice its protection because it is very light and all the work is made in the cloud.