How can a virus affect a pocket PC or a communicator?
There are very few viruses for wireless now. However, a rapid development of mobile technologies, wider application of mobile devices in business and everyday life and usage of online stores will inevitably lead to flourishing of mobile virus industry. So what damage may such viruses cause?
- Malware can be used to steal personal data: contacts, mail addresses, personal files, Internet surfing stats and, consequently, online purchase info, passwords, private financial info of an accounting program, organizer schedules.
- A device may be turned into a zombie used to send out paid SMS/MMS and mail spam messages or infected files.
- It can be used for unauthorized calls to paid numbers or Internet connections.
- Malware may affect stability of applications running on a device or even block some of its function.
- Complete or partial data loss.
- It can also infect a PC during synchronization.
- Shorter battery-life.
Which devices can be protected by Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile?
It protects mobile devices – ANY communicator or a pocket PC – running Windows Mobile 2003/2003 SE/5.0./6.0.
What does Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile protect from?
It protects mobile devices from viruses and other Internet threats that target wireless. The product does NOT provide protection from viruses written for PC.
Why is a license for Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile free?
Developers of Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile think that by now there are no serious threats for communicators and pocket PCs. Doctor Web believe it would be unfair to get money for a product which is not very useful. A license to this product is given to all Dr.Web for Windows registered users free of charge, so they will have a tool to deal with a threat when it emerges.
How can I get a free license for Dr.Web for Windows Mobile?
All registered users of commercial licenses for Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows, Dr.Web for Windows. Anti-virus&Anti-spam and Dr.Web SOHO license can use their license key files to activate Dr.Web anti-virus for Windows Mobile free of charge. If you are still not a registered user of these Dr.Web products, you may get the free license when buying a license for any of the products listed above.
What is the term of a license for Dr.Web for Windows Mobile?
A free license for Dr.Web for Windows Mobile has the same term as a purchased license for Dr.Web for Windows, for Dr.Web for Windows. Anti-virus&Anti-spam or a “SOHO” bundle and will cover as many protected objects.
How can I try Dr.Web anti-virus for Windows Mobile?
A key file for Dr.Web anti-virus for Windows is used by Dr.Web for Windows Mobile. In order to try out the anti-virus for wireless you need to get a demo key file for Dr.Web for Windows or a key file for the “SOHO” bundle.Download a distribution file of any of the products and start installation. When prompted to register select “Get demo key file”. Dr.Web key file will be downloaded and placed in the programme installation directory (by default, it is C:\Program files\DrWeb). Then download Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile distribution and install the program on your device. Copy the key file for Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows to the Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile installation directory.
How is Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile licensed?
A license is given per a protected device – a pocket PC or a communicator.
How do I update Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile?
Tap "Menu" button located in the lower part of the window and select "Update". Press "Start" in the dialogue window to start updating.
Is it possible to rescan files placed in the Quarantine after my virus database has been updated?
Yes. Just restore a quarantined file to its original location and select it for scanning.
How can I port Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile to another device?
If you have lost your device or purchased another one, you will be able to port the product to the device. Download Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile distribution and install it on your new device. Copy the key file for Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows to Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile installation directory.
