SpIDer Guard

SpIDer Guard is an anti-virus monitor that resides in main memory, checks files and memory on the fly, and detects virus-like activity.

SpIDer Guard loads automatically at every Windows startup and cannot be unloaded during the current Windows session.

With the default settings, SpIDer Guard performs on-access scanning of files that are being created or changed on the hard drives and all files that are opened on removable media. It scans the files in the same way as Dr.Web Scanner but with “milder” settings. Also, SpIDer Guard constantly monitors running processes for virus-like activity and, if such is detected, blocks malicious processes and reports to you.

SpIDer Guard does not check files within archives and mail boxes. If a file within an archive or e-mail attachment is infected, the malicious object will be detected and neutralized by SpIDer Guard immediately when you try to extract archived files or download the attachment. Including archives and mail boxes into constant real time scans considerably reduces computer performance. To prevent spread of viruses and other malicious objects with e-mail, use SpIDer Mail.

By default, SpIDer Guard operates in background mode, that is, it attempts to avert detected virus threats automatically without asking for your instructions. You can change settings to configure automatic reaction to different virus events and use the statistics window or log file to monitor activity of SpIDer Guard.