STOPzilla Antivirus Review 2017

Company Overview

2001 was the year STOPzilla was originally conceived as a pop-up blocker. The pop-up blocker eventually grew into anti-malware software intended to keep PCs safe from all manner of online threats. Recently, the PC antivirus program has become a powerhouse product that is well known for its ease of use.

The BBB and Silver Certified by Microsoft accredit STOPzilla. Designed to prevent your computer from lagging while in use, their software has safeguarded more than nine million users across the globe.

Another unique feature of STOPzilla virus protection is that it’s fully developed and supported in the United States. All of their customer support and customer care teams are also based in the U.S.

Software Features

STOPzilla’s active, real-time protection is designed to stop harmful malware before it can be saved to your computer’s hard drive. The threat removal feature can be setup for a full, scheduled or custom scan. Both active protection and threat removal scans can work in parallel. With application hardening, you don’t have to worry about advanced malware and viruses interfering with the overall operation of your anti-malware and antivirus software. The software also has the ability to scan very deep, eliminating threats that other programs can miss entirely.

STOPzilla’s mobile security product is compatible with Android devices and has the ability to lock, message or fully wipe your device in the event that it’s lost or stolen. The install scanning feature scans your apps as you download them to keep you well informed about what you’re adding to your device. Just like the PC protection program, the mobile program takes precautionary actions against possibly harmful websites you browse on your Android device.

The PC optimizer product improves the overall performance and speed of your computer. The software is currently compatible with Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP. The system and registry backup feature lets you backup all of your registry information for later use. You could carry out a rollback of your PC’s operating system if you so choose. With their automatic repair feature you can quickly and easily repair invalid applications and clear up uninstall data, help files and font files.

Usability

STOPzilla is built with Windows integration, which means that it can seamlessly integrate with your computer’s Windows Security Center as anti-malware and antivirus protection. The malware protection software is designed for optimum performance by minimizing the overall use of your system resources. With STOPzilla you won’t have to worry about your computer lagging.

The virus protection software also includes one of the most extensive malware threat databases in the entire industry. Users have the confidence of knowing their computer is protected from all manner of threats no matter how obscure or new those threats might be. The program’s intuitive configuration makes it easy to understand and even easier to use. STOPzilla also offers a Constant Protection Program. This program gives subscribers the peace of mind that their protection is always working, always up-to-date and will never expire.

Customer Support

In terms of customer support, STOPzilla lets you call, live chat and email a representative. The STOPzilla license includes free service support, technical support, and account billing support. Premium technical support is available 24/7 and offers assistance with virus removal, PC optimization, home network setup, one-time fixes and computer reports.

Pricing

STOPzilla’s PC optimizer and malware protection ranges from $19.95 to $39.95 for a year of protection for one computer. You also have the option to opt for a year of protection for two computers with malware protection, or you can choose two years of protection for a single computer for the same price.

STOPzilla offers a 30-day money back guarantee. As long as you ask for a refund within 30 days of your original day of purchase, you’ll get every cent of your money back, no questions asked.

Our Verdict

STOPzilla offers affordable and effective protection for PCs, smartphones and tablets. While they have not yet extend their dedicated service to Macs and iPhones, consumers and small business owners can rest assured when it comes to protecting their data on Windows and Android devices.