CA Anti-Virus Plus Anti-Spyware 2008 is a basic yet effective solution to meet the needs of average PC users. The latest version of CA Anti-Virus provides complete protection against viruses, worms and trojan horse programs through real-time, on-demand, and scheduled scans.

CA Anti-Virus 2008 offers simple, consistent interface with ease of use divided into four main tab categories. This product is ideal for the average user, while more advanced users may be left unsatisfied in the department of customization and advanced features.

CA Antivirus 2008 offers the same basic features found in competing applications.

However there is no firewall, no antiphishing tools, no extras. Virus definitions are updated on daily basis, the process can be performed automatically or manually. Extremely quick when performing file and folder scanning but average when scanning more complex media and external drives.

CA Anti-Virus Plus CA Anti-Spyware 2008 comes a bit pricey at around 50$ for a three-user license. It runs on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. Its very light on the system resources with a total install of only 35 MB. It is set up quickly, saves hard drive space, and scans efficiently, however there is this one annoying feature during installation process and that is being unable to continue with it without registering. Beware the Yahoo install option! The install wizard asks if you wish to download the Yahoo toolbar and make Yahoo your default search engine. Highly irritating and forces you to take great care with each click of the install process. Should you want to remove CA Anti-Virus Plus CA Anti-Spyware 2008, there is no such option to uninstall provided by the package. You also need to remove the Yahoo toolbar separately if you had installed it.

CA Anti-Virus Plus CA Anti-Spyware 2008 lacks adequate technical support. There is no manual along with no online chat service nor online forums. To top it all the telephone support is quite expensive at $19.95 but at least it is available 24/7.

In conclusion CA Anti-Virus Plus CA Anti-Spyware 2008 delivers solid functionality in a reliable and uncomplicated manner.