TotalAV for Windows

TotalAV is a premium antivirus software that is designed with malware detection rates and stops any incoming harmful thing from being downloaded. It offers a wide range of top-quality security features and an intuitive user interface suitable for beginners.

TotalAV company offers a free version of this software. But it has limited features that will scan and detect only threats in your device. By allowing this free scan the software helps you to get an idea of if you like to use TotalAV further.  Moreover, the software has a 30-day money-back guarantee option by using it users can get a full month of risk-free use.

This application is a UK-based company founded in 2016 by Joe Kew.

TotalAV Interface

This VPN does not disappoint us with its simple interface. Right after installing this antivirus started to scan for any threats in the device. You can quickly access the features on the left side menu by hovering over each item. It is very easy to navigate between various features.

Features of TotalAV

TotalAV includes a wide range of advanced security features that can protect devices from any threats.

Here are the features TotalAV includes:

Malware protection

1. Malware Scan: TotalAV antivirus comes with a reliable virus scanner by which your device can get great protection against malware. There are four device scanning options:
2. Quick scan:  Scans temporary files where malware is usually located.
3. System scan: Scans every file and folder for malware.
4. Smart scan: Schedule scans for malware, junk files, tracking cookies, and more in the most commonly used files and folders to run automatically on a pre-set time.
5. Custom scan: Allows you to scan a single file, folder, or an entire desk.
6. Quarantine: The rule of quarantine is to save others’ protected files from malicious files. It prevents malware from being spread to other areas. The quarantine files can’t be accessed through their original location and it can’t affect anything on PC.

Internet Security

1. VPN: TotalAV VPN allows you to use to browse online by remaining encrypted and private. You will get a fast-speed experience with VPN. This VPN boasts a wide range of servers over 40.
2. Webshield: Webshield is a powerful antiphishing tool that provides protection against threats that harm devices and cause security and privacy risks. It is a free Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge extension that helps to monitor websites.
3. Total Adblock: During browsing remove offensive, intrusive, and potentially dangerous ads. TotalAV provides a feature that can block these ads.
4. Data Breach Check: A data breach check is a useful tool that will immediately alert you if any information has appeared in a data leak. Also, it helps to generate unique passwords and save your data from hackers.

System Tune-Up

 This feature enhances computer speed and keeps the device running smoothly. System Tune-Up includes:

1. Junk Cleaner: It scans the device for junk files that are taking up disk space.
2. Duplicate File Finder: If any duplicate images, videos, or files exist in the system then this feature will help to delete this duplicate item.
3. Application Uninstaller: This feature lets you detect and uninstall unwanted applications. By using this platform you can get a fast start-up system with just a few clicks.
4. Startup Manager: It launches right after you log into your device. The Startup Manager tool allows you to control which applications you want to run when you start your PC. 
5. Browser Cleanup: The Browser Cleanup features maintains your online activity and privacy by removing cookies, as many websites and advertisers will track your internet activity through cookies. This tool clears your browser’s cookies and browsing history.

Password Vault

TotalAV’s Password Vault allows you to securely store, organize, and retrieve all your login details whenever you need them. Moreover, this feature can generate secure passwords for you and ensure your passwords are virtually unhackable.

But TotalAV will not store your password for security reasons. So, you must remember the passwords.

Real-time Protection

TotalAV offers real-time protection for the device which works as a scanner. It is always on and running in the background whenever your device is active. Real-time protection can block malware of all kinds, including trojans, scareware, adware, and ransomware. This feature is enabled by default.

System Requirements

System requirements for Windows:

• Operating system:  Microsoft Windows 7 sp1 with all updates, hotfixes, and service packs installed.
• Memory: 2 GB of RAM or more.
• Storage space: At least 1.5 GB of free disk space. Additional space is needed for temporary and quarantine files.
• Processor:  Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 Processor or faster required
• Browser: Inter Explorer 11/later.
• Additional Requirements: Administrator rights are required, as well as an internet connection to install TotalAV and for automatic updates.

System requirements for macOS

• Operating system: macOS X 10.9 Mavericks or higher.
• Memory: 2 GB of RAM or later.
• Storage space: Minimum 1.5 GB of HDD/SSD space for installation & runtime. Additional space is needed for temporary and quarantine files.
• Processor: Minimum Intel Pentium 4 or 64-Bit Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or later.
• Browser:  Safari 6 or the latest version.

System Requirements for Android

Version: Android 5.0 and later

The TotalAV Android version includes all the features you can get in your computer version. Android version has:

• Real-time protection
• Security scanner
• VPN
• Device tune-up
• App lock
• Data breach checker
• Wifi checker

System Requirements for iOS

• Version:  iOS version 9.3 or higher
• Supported devices: iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
• Disk space: At least 220.2 MB

How to install TotalAV:

Get the experience of TotalAV by installing it.

• Directly download the software from this website.
• After downloading the .exe file to your system. Now open it to start the installation.
• When prompted with the message shown below just click on “YES”.
• Click on “Finish” when the installation is complete.
• Once the installation is completed the dashboard of the TotalAV is automatically open.
• After launching the TotalAV it starts to run a scan to define any threats in the system.

Pros of TotalAV

• Simple and user-friendly interface
• Has many powerful features against all forms of internet threats
• A basic free version for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
• Responsive support center
• To protect devices there is real-time protection
• Smart scan tool
• Money-back guarantee for 30-day

Cons of TotalAV

• The browser extension is a little bit complex
• Limited to only six devices
• Take a long time to complete a full system scan
• Expensive
• The pro version does not have a VPN
• Web Shield only suitable for Firefox and Chrome browsers
• For the pro version, there is no trial

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Final words

TotalAV antivirus software is a feasible, expedient, and effective tool offering decent malware protection and supplementary features to avoid internet threats. This antivirus includes a free version and paid version which varies from $19.00 to $49.00 a year. The free version is limited, while the paid one is worth considering the feature’s potential.