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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 31340 reviews

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Customers highly value Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security for its ease of installation, reliable virus protection, and overall performance without compromising their computer's speed. They appreciate that it comes free with certain purchases and offers satisfactory security features. However, some users have concerns about compatibility issues, potential slowdown of their computers, and the relatively short subscription length of six months.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    eh

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I hope the antivirus protection is good. For some reason it took 3 attempts to download this properly onto my windows8.1 VAIO. Hopefully that wont be the case with my other laptops.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't care for subscription programs.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have not used this and never will. Subscription services like this stink. It was free and came with other purchases. The fact that Best Buy was giving it away should tell you what they think of it. Sure, you can try it for nothing and if you don't like it you can just delete it, but if you are a kid with no money or a person on a fixed income, when that subscription comes due, and you cannot afford it, what do you do then? Better off to just get the free internet security programs to begin with.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WebrootTeam
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      We apologize if you did not want to use our Software included with your purchase.
      Webroot SecureAnywhere has been given the Editors' Choice by PC Magazine and is consistently rated against the top competitors in the industry. Keep in mind that all vendors included in The Best Antivirus Protection of 2016 list are paid services.
      http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp Webroot

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Almost fair, but not hardly.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I thought webroot had always been good for me. It wasn't this time. It let 16 potentially harmful things go through. it is gone and I am using a different anti virus.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not too good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got a virus on my laptop with this product installed. It could not fix it. I ended up going back to Norton's and it found and fixed the the problem quickly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WebrootTeam
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      All threat-related matters need to be handled by our Advanced Malware Removal Team directly. They will remove any infections from your Laptop completely free of charge.

      Support Number: 1-866-612-4227 M-F 7am−6pm MT
      Send a Support Ticket: http://wbrt.io/eyqx

      Warm Regards,
      Josh P.
      Digital Care Coordinator Webroot

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible Virus Protection

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I will not use this Virus Protection on any computer. On the new computer we purchased this Webroot came FREE with the purchase. When installed the virus protection claimed a few of the major operating parts were a virus and shut them down. When calling tech support they said that we had to pay to have it fixed. What a joke when the virus protection they gave us for free was the problem. We found a tech that didn't charge anything to put the system back in order. I would not use Webroot, nor would I recommend it to anyone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Works okay

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was given to us for a friends laptop from Best Buy. I have not received any complaints from her yet. I would not recommend this because it was not used by me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WebrootTeam
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      it is typically advisable to completely discard software you don't plan on using, as a product should be reviewed for its' efficacy with a well-rounded point of view.

      We'd love your friend to write us a review so we can hear their feedback on what the experience has been like so far.
      https://www.webroot.com/us/en/products/bv Webroot

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    An unnecessary add-on

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item or something similar has been added to the product to make it seem like an actual value when in reality it has none. Most smart computer users already have a full version of protection at their disposal. I just threw mine in the trash. A carry case would have been a better option or a wireless mouse, you get the idea. Added software just bogs down any computer as it continually runs in the back ground. i truly hope Best Buy gets away from this practice or at least offers alternatives.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WebrootTeam
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      Hello,
      We are sorry to hear that you will not be using Webroot.
      It is generally advisable to research and use a product before writing a review. We wish you the best of luck with whatever security suite you decide to use. Webroot

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Virus Software

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sometimes I am not sure if Virus software is a benefit or just a malware in itself. So far this one is relatively un-intrusive but we will see as times goes on.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WebrootTeam
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      Narcan, our Software is designed to be as lightweight and unintrusive as possible for the user.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Technical Support Team to troubleshoot any issues:
      Support Number: 1-866-612-4227 M-F 7am−6pm MT
      Send us a Support Ticket: https://detail.webrootanywhere.com/servicewelcome.asp
      -Webroot Community Support- Webroot

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Do not install this junk on your MacBook. Not is a waste of space

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WebrootTeam
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      Viruses are always written for a specific platform. A virus written for Windows can only run on a Windows machine. Now consider that the aim of a computer virus is to spread to as many other machines as possible, much like the common cold spreads through the population when we hit winter. Attackers are obviously going to most often target the platform that the majority of people use in order to get the best return from their attack. And that platform happens to be Windows. Mac systems do still have vulnerabilities; however, they are not exploited as often as Windows is. That being said, there are plenty of threats designed for the MacOS, and that's where Webroot will be valuable to you as a Mac user. Webroot

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Geek squad added this when I brought my surface pro in to get cleaned up. It was less than a month later and I got a virus. Webroot didn't even know it was there.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wish I was not a Geek Squad customer. The service was the worst. I waited over an hour just to see tech. All I wanted was to get out of the store. Extremely poor service.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Better Products out there.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Considering you want your computer to be completely safe from virus and need a Anti-Virus with a good user interface and which is smoother I'd suggest go for something else.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    You can purchase better

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product was recommended by an employee at Best Buy. If you are going to put money into an anti virus buy Norton. You will be able to tell a difference.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WebrootTeam
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      Susie, Webroot SecureAnywhere has been given the Editors' Choice by PC Magazine and is consistently rated against the top competitors in the industry.
      http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp

      SocialCare@Webroot.com
      -Webroot Community Support- Webroot

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    careful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had a laptop problem with what was said to be a software issue, (questionable) that was not covered under my warranty Had to buy the geek squad service plan with webroot included.($200) Took it home fixed , all was fine until I installed the disk to my desktop. This froze my computer and caused it to crash! Lost everything... They said they never seen anything like that happen. Three more times to the store now all is well!! Minus time, data ,and money.It seems like a nice program now. Careful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Keep it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't know why they bother giving us these anti-virus like this is way too expensive when you can go and buy a lifetime subscription from vipre instead

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WebrootTeam
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      We apologize if you did not want to use our Software included with your purchase.
      Webroot SecureAnywhere has been given the Editors' Choice by PC Magazine and is consistently rated against the top competitors in the industry.
      http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp Webroot

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    This software messed up my computer.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This software messed up my new computer. Windows 10 has a great security software included Defender does great.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Only using it because it came free

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm only using this because it came free with my system. I hate the advertising and pop ups with name brand antivirus software and this is no exception.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WebrootTeam
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      Allieg, we apologize for any issues you have experienced.

      Please send us a support ticket or contact our Support Team directly to further investigate this issue:
      Support Number: 1-866-612-4227 M-F 7am−6pm MT
      Send us a Support Ticket: https://detail.webrootanywhere.com/servicewelcome.asp Webroot

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great specs, slow performance

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    On paper a good value for the money but is a slow pc both for regular applications and web browsing. Screen is not quite a true 17". Battery life is good.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WebrootTeam
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      SRobert17,

      This is a place to right a review of Webroot, not the PC you purchased. Can you please update this review with your thoughts on Webroot? In the future, please ensure that you are writing a review in the correct location. Webroot

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ehhh

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I received free with purchase and i installed it. After about two weeks, i uninstalled because i am a Kaspersky fan who found webroit was not reliable.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WebrootTeam
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      We apologize if you did not want to use our Software included with your purchase.
      Webroot SecureAnywhere has been given the Editors' Choice by PC Magazine and is consistently rated the highest against top competitors in the industry.
      http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp Webroot

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    more trouble than helpful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    after I installed it on a single device, my favorite MacBook Air no less, I got more junk mail, advertising & unknown emails than i could take. and constantly concerned of an eminent attack, virus or malware, that could extend to my vast amount of computers, tablets, my iOS devices, even my smart TV's because they have wifi & Bluetooth. I unistalled everything about it, the download & app and everything returned back to normal. I'd heard we root was a good product, too bad it is not.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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