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The tag 'detection rate' on WindowsForum.com is used in discussions about antivirus and security software performance. In one thread, a user questions a low detection rate for a file flagged as adware, noting that only 4 out of 48 antivirus engines detected it, which suggests a possible false positive. Another thread reviews ESET Smart Security 5, praising its good detection rate during smart scans and overall real-time protection. These posts highlight how detection rate is a key metric for evaluating security tools, often weighed against false positives and usability. The tag appears in contexts involving malware scanning, false positives, and antivirus effectiveness on Windows systems.
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Imgburn False Positive?
In the process installing Imgburn on my Think Centre, Outpost Security Suite popped a trojan alert squawking about "Adware.OpenCandy!UQ/lkedzl9U". Several website where I've checked on it showa a relatively low detection rate, something like 4 out of 48. While I understand that tends to point...- seekermeister
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- adware adware risks antivirus application safety detection rate false positives imgburn malware outpost security paranoia privacy security security software software installation software reliability thinkcentre trojan user experience virus alert
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 7 Review - ESET Smart Security 5
Review - ESET Smart Security 5 The Good : Download option is Smart Download. Overall UI is decent and user friendly. Good web protection. Good Real time protection. Good detection rate (Smart Scan) by default. Very good cleaning process. No slowdowns at all, system very responsive, even...- MrHacker
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- antivirus cleaning configuration detection rate eset malware performance popup protection real time review scan security software settings smart security system resources user experience user interface verdict web security
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Security