In short yes it does you can look at this link to compare webroot products.

http://www.webroot.com/En_US/consumer-compare.html

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Hello rbsunde1,

 

Welcome to the community!

 

Our 2012 version of Webroot Secure Anywhere includes Antivirus protection with all level of software. There is not any software which doesn't have Antivirus part. We used to have Spy Sweeper in previous version which is the only one software didn't have Antivirus. So, coming to the point that Webroot Essentials does include Antivirus with System cleaner as well as Firewall. 

 

If you have any virus related issue, I recommend you to submit the ticket from the link below:

 

https://detail.webrootanywhere.com/servicewelcome.asp

 

One of the representative will be happy to assist you.

 

Thank You.

 

Shree

Webroot Support Team.

 

 

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I'm not having any problems ......a friend is looking for protection software and he has malware issues and i wasnt sure if essentials protected against malware

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Hello rbsunde1,

 

In such case, if your friend already has Webroot installed, have him to send ticket via link which I posted in last message. If he doesn't have the software, he can definitely purchase the software to get rid of the virus. If any issue remains after he install the software, he can always contact our support team.

 

Thank You.

 

 

Shree

Webroot Support Team.

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