The latter is – like the firewall, anti-spam and secure online banking features – a paid-for extra, but the software is upfront about this and doesn’t endlessly nag about upgrading. The main Overview panel reveals what’s protected at a glance, while exposing the core Smart Scan, Browser Cleanup and Home Network Security tools, plus the SecureLine VPN service. The user interface is equally straightforward, exposing all the major features in a clean, pane-based interface. The package downloads the latest signatures during the initial install, followed by a quick scan as soon as setup is complete.