Just a cautionary note.

In the past, this Webroot security software blocked copy-and-paste functions 
in some programs.  It also had a low score for blocking viruses in the 
AV-Comparatives test a couple years ago, as well as having high false 
positives.

PC Mag has given it the Editor's Choice award in the past couple years, 
though.

Steve
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Sharon Gosling
To: jaws
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 12:49 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] I am using Webroot internet security successfully 
withJaws


I am using Jaws 16 on a 64 bit laptop running Win 7 just for the record. I 
read about the webroot security program on the Kim Komando website and 
decided to try the free trial just to see if I could manage it with Jaws.  I 
did do research on it first and was especially influenced by the article in 
PC magazine.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2470312,00.asp

It is a web based program and will work even with another anti virus 
installed.  I have Vipre but am totally paranoid about security since I do 
much online banking and shopping.

The following link is a page that gives detailed information about the 
features of the program.
In IE you can click on a feature and read the details.  This did not work in 
Firefox.
http://www.webroot.com/us/en/support/how-to-updates??utm_source=consumer-receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Learn%20More%20-%20Receipt
I was able to install the program by myself although all interaction is 
through the Jaws cursor. Many settings are automatic and it shows up in the 
System Tray and tells  you whether protection is on.  Several choices are 
available when using the applications key on the System Tray icon.
The main screen takes some patience using the Jaws cursor and the left mouse 
simulation key.
I have spent much time yesterday and today to see just how well I was able 
to use the program with Jaws.  Most of the settings are automatic so it is 
not necessary to change much.
What I especially like is that they have an online console where you can 
find the information and it works well with Jaws and IE 11.    It is a bit 
strange that you can press enter on many items on the webpage that are not 
marked as links but they work that way and allow the information to appear 
at the end of the list of choices.  This did not work with Firefox which I 
generally use as my default browser.  Also, when doing Google searches in IE 
Webroot gives an evaluation of each link which jaws reads.  This does not 
work with jaws in Firefox.

If you are interested in learning about the program or buying it at half 
price then go through the following link on the Kim Komando website.
http://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/promotions/kim?utm_source=komando&utm_medium=komando-banner&utm_campaign=komando

On Kim's site there is an option to download a free trial which I did and 
after the two weeks I decided to buy the program.  But you can't just click 
on the Buy It button in the trial or they charge you the full price.  You 
have to go back to the Kim Komando page and click buy it.  This, too, works 
better in IE since the purchase page includes a $10 for a CD of the program 
which is totally unnecessary.  I was able to uncheck the box using IE but 
not using Firefox.

There is also a comparison chart for the three levels of protection. I 
decided to go for the second level, the Internet Security for 3 computers or 
gadgets because of the extra identity protection feature.  This level also 
includes a password manager but I have not tried it yet.

The following prices are the half off prices from the Kim Komando website. 
The antivirus is $19, the Internet Security is $29 and the Complete is $39 
and includes 25 G of online back up.

I don't want to mislead anyone that it is totally accessible  with Jaws but 
it mostly is and I am pleased so far as most settings are automatic and I 
don't need the really advanced stuff.
HTH
Sherrie Gosling
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