However, the auto-update feature is a setting that is available with the pro version. Custom Scan: you can drag and drop desired folders and files or even select a path for scanningĮach of these scans further has customizable settings where you can choose the file size and type to be scanned, whitelist or quarantine files and folders, schedule scans, choose to automatically process threats, and do a lot more. Full Scan: all hard drives on your computer are thoroughly scanned for malware and other infectionsģ.

Smart Scan: scans the critical sections of your computerĢ. IObit Malware Fighter offers you three types of smart scan namely –ġ. When you hit the Scan Now button present at the center of the screen, the malware removal software checks broadly four areas for any malicious files namely – the database, system critical areas, processes, and even the registries and other files. anti-ransomware engine is available with the pro version only Features Many decent features like the Bitdefender engine, cookies anti-tracking, safe box. The options under each of these are further marked with a gear icon, clicking on which you can further customize the settings. The “Scan” and “Data Protect” options further have customizable settings. We’ll get into the details of each of these options in the features section. On the left-hand pane, you will broadly see six options – (i) the home button which is clearly (ii) Scan button, (iii) data protect, (iv) browser protection, (v) security guard that offers real-time protection to various files, processes, and network, (vi) and the action center, where you can choose other great applications from IObit meant to optimize your PC, update your computer’s drivers, record screen, uninstall applications, etc. This can be helpful to a first time user.

Each option, module or button is clearly defined and tells you what it is meant to do.

In simple words, the interface is clean, modern, snappy, and easy to use. And, IObit Malware Fighter makes this interaction smooth and easy. The interface of any software is the first thing your eyes interact with.

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