IObit Malware Fighter Free

Malicious programs are the primary threat on the Internet. They come in various forms and they keep getting more and more dangerous. Fortunately, anti-malware utilities are evolving as well. A good example is IObit Malware Fighter Free, which comes with a good number of protection features, including cloud-based security. While running on your computer, the software will protect the entire system against the latest threats and you will barely notice it.

If the name doesn't make it obvious, the software is absolutely free. Although certain features are reserved for a Pro version, IObit Malware Fighter Free's core functionality remains unlocked. It provides support for Windows 2000 and all later editions and you can install it in no time, without rebooting your computer.

The user interface has a modern and elegant design and you can easily navigate through its sections, without getting lost. The software places multiple scanning options at your disposal, as well as various real time protection controls, which are neatly organized in different sections of the interface. You can perform a full or custom scan, but you may also run a smart scan, which includes only critical system components.

The real time protection controls are a series of on/off switches, for various safeguards. You can enable a startup guard, browser, network, file and cookie guards. If you enable these protection features, IObit Malware Fighter Free will prevent infections from various sources, while working quietly in the background.

It is also possible to make a few modifications to the program's behavior, in a general settings menu. It can be set to scan executable files only, skip large files, ignore specific items, to show notifications when certain operations are complete and more. The program also allows you to set a higher or lower protection level. You may choose a lower protection level, if you wish to block only dangerous threats and encounter fewer pop-ups or set a higher level, which involves more pop-ups, but it blocks all kind of possible threats.