Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile

How can a virus get to a mobile device?
  • It may happen when you are downloading freeware from non-trusted web-sites.
  • During Infrared/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/USB-connection
  • When synchronize with a PC which is not protected by an anti-virus.

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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 viruses industry. So what damage may such viruses make?

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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.

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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.

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Why is a licence to 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, Ltd. think it would be unfair to get money for a product which actually cannot be applied. A licence 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.

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How can I get a free licence to Dr.Web for Windows Mobile?

All registered users of commercial licences to 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 licence when buying a licence for any of the products listed above.

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How can I try Dr.Web for Windows Mobile?

Download Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows or Dr.Web for Windows. Anti-virus+Anti-spam. When prompted to register during installation, 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 it on your device. Copy the key file for Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows to Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile installation directory.

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How is Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile licenced?

A licence is given per a protected device – a pocket PC or a communicator.

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How do I update Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Mobile?

Press the "Menu" button located in the lower part of the window and select "Update". Press "Start" in the dialogue window to start update.

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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.

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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.

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