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herdProtect

herdprotect.com

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Spec score 7.3 #15 of 30 in Malware Removal Software

What it is

herdProtect is a free Windows desktop scanner intended to provide a second opinion alongside an existing antivirus product. Its cloud scanner uses 68 anti-malware engines, checks active files and auto-start locations, and can send unknown files for remote analysis. The site says that analysis of unknown files takes 5 to 30 minutes. Scans are on demand, with no real-time protection and no scheduled-scan option. Detected threats can be quarantined, but remediation is manual. Reports and other communications between the computer and herdProtect servers are encrypted. The service does not accept one-off or batch file uploads for analysis. The maker says downloads are not currently being distributed and invites interested users to email for a waiting list. Use is intended for personal, non-commercial purposes unless otherwise specified. Support is limited and listed at [email protected].

Spec sheet

Purpose
herdProtect is a cloud-based second-opinion malware scanner designed to run alongside an existing antivirus product.Read 8 Oct 2026 · herdprotect.com
Support
The About page says support is limited and lists [email protected].Read 8 Oct 2026 · herdprotect.com
Data handling
The download page says reports and other communications between a user's PC and herdProtect servers are encrypted.Read 8 Oct 2026 · herdprotect.com
Download availability
The maker says it is not currently distributing herdProtect and invites interested users to email for a waiting list.Read 8 Oct 2026 · herdprotect.com
File uploads
The About page says herdProtect does not support one-off or batch file uploads for analysis.Read 8 Oct 2026 · herdprotect.com
How scanning works
The scanner checks active files and auto-start locations, then can send unknown files for remote analysis.Read 8 Oct 2026 · herdprotect.com
Intended use
The Terms of Service say the services are for personal and non-commercial use unless otherwise specified.Read 8 Oct 2026 · herdprotect.com
No real-time protection
The current scanner requires an on-demand scan and does not provide real-time protection.Read 8 Oct 2026 · herdprotect.com
Scan timing
The site says analysis of unknown files takes 5 to 30 minutes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · herdprotect.com
Scanning engines
The site says the cloud scanner uses 68 anti-malware engines.Read 8 Oct 2026 · herdprotect.com

Plans and prices

herdProtect Free Windows desktop scanner · no real-time protection · currently not distributing downloads Read 8 Oct 2026 · herdprotect.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Uses 68 anti-malware engines
  • Checks active files and auto-start locations
  • Can quarantine detected threats
  • Encrypts reports and server communications

Limits

  • No real-time protection
  • No scheduled scans
  • Downloads currently not distributed
  • Remediation is manual

Who it suits

It suits Windows users seeking an on-demand second-opinion scan alongside existing antivirus software. It is intended for personal, non-commercial use.

Verdict

herdProtect combines multi-engine cloud scanning with quarantine on Windows at no charge. Its current availability and lack of real-time or scheduled scanning are important constraints.

Where Specifiction places it

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