Did not always remove all malware, potentially unwanted files or root kits found.System clean up option to remove unnecessary files.One of the few malware products that can also remove root kits.Uses shared knowledge from other users in the cloud to improve detection rates.Can kill all processes during a scan to give best chance of detection and eradication.

Desktop scanner for bootable Windows system to check to malware, potentially unwanted programs and root kits.These options are right at the top of the scanning window. There is also a system cleaning feature to help clean up old files that Windows no longer needs.ĭuring the scanning process there is the option to kill all processes, unlock files or send a suspect file to Panda for review. Once a full system scan has taken place, a screen will display how many malware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) are installed to the system. The main option is to perform a full scan of your system. No extra software or malware was included with the installation. The total space needed for complete install is 73.4 MB.

The installation process is straightforward with no surprises. There are not many scanning packages that are capable of handling root kits as well which are particularly troubling as they can prevent a PC booting up at all once the power goes on.

The software doesn't run in the cloud per se, but is actually downloaded and installed to the Windows system where it performs its scan. Panda Cloud Cleaner uses cloud detection information from other users of the same package to inform about new infections to master boot records, malicious malware, and root kit nasties. ' Effective tool to remove active malware'

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