AnVir Task Manager

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Does it do what it Promises?

Yes, this program significantly expands the features and functions of the Windows Task Manager. The "Swiss Army Knife" graphic of the AnVir Task Manager on their web-site is an excellent representation of its many tools. Sometimes, though, one needs a simple knife with one blade, so I would not replace the built-in Windows Task Manager with AnVir Task Manager as is proposed. That said, I like many of the features of the AnVir Task Manager, so I keep it handy when I need easy access to its more elaborate abilities.

Was it easy to install?

The installation opens with the E.U.L.A. (End-Users Licence Agreement) in the main window, two check-boxes: one to add a shortcut to the Quick Launch, and the other to Open AnVir's Web Site (plus a hyperlink to the site) and the default installation directory showing in a small window near the bottom. You can select the default, or browse to one of your own choice. Having read the EULA, you can click on "I Agree" to start the installation.

All this is good. But be careful not to go too quickly, because the next screen proposes that you install the "Dealio" toolbar for Internet Explorer and Firefox, making Yahoo your default search engine, and other advertising. I chose not to do this. The next screen proposes three more products, which I also unchecked. It would be a much better installation procedure had it opened just as it did, then installed AnVir Task Manager, without all the advertising. (Please see Weak Points below.)

The installation will put the AnVir Task Manager into your start-up programs, so that it will be running all the time that your computer is on. Any program which attempts to do this without my permission always sta...

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Comments.

There is a Freeware version of AnVir Task Manager which offers fewer features than the Pro version being reviewed here. Between these two is one which might be considered to be a "Standard" version as well as a complete "Security Suite." Users who are interested can view the comparison of the four versions on the site. Besides viewing the Demo to see all the features of the Pro version, users could also opt to run the freeware version for as long as they like, before downloading and trying one of the other versions for the 20-day trial period. The main drawback of the Pro version is the regular price. But sometimes there are specials which bring the cost of the program into the range that I would be prepared to pay.

Will you continue to use it?

Yes, I have it even set it to run at start-up.

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