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A Brief Review of 360 Total Security

When looking for an antivirus, many users don’t even notice 360 Total Security. Nevertheless, it’s based on the 2 most famous antivirus engines (Bitdefender and Avira) and delivers lots of original extra features free of charge. The original version needs no payment. Let’s get to know more about it as well as if there is anything unique about it.

Security

Almost every 360 Total Security review takes a close look at the security peculiarities. Qihoo developed this product using reliable engines of the world-famous antivirus software. Users who want to get a trustworthy solution will see it as great news. Both Avira and Bitdefender have shown great scores in the independent testing labs.

The software has 3 scanning options:

  1. A quick scan takes less than 5 minutes.
  2. A user scan that lets you pick the folders you want to scan and adjust some other settings.
  3. A full scan that thoroughly checks every file on your device.

The program also has a Patch-Up feature that scans the installed programs for vulnerabilities or updates. The tool “fixes” vulnerable places. In case 360 Total Security finds an available update, you’ll get the notification along with the link where to download it. This is much better than having automatic updates installed since you can look up the reliability of the site with the updates before you verify or decline the action.

Features

This software is much more than just a virus scanner. It has many optimization tools to help your device run smoothly. They remove unused programs, delete junk files, speed up the laptop/desktop, etc. The dedicated module always shows you the improvements and changes. 360 Total Security is very customizable and lets you adjust the settings (including optimization, too).

The bundle also includes a file shredder that removes files safely without leaving any traces. You can delete files and folders in both a free edition and a premium version.

The sandbox feature was developed to let you run potentially malicious programs.

Using a password manager for keeping all your passwords also prevents certain types of threats.

Finally, you can use the decryption tool to restore some data if it was damaged by viruses.

The simplicity and user-friendliness

It’s very simple to install 360 Total Security. The process has 2 stages. At first, you get the installation file that later downloads and installs other components. It’s fast, simple, and doesn’t require many resources.

The interface is also delightfully simple. Even a beginner will quickly find his way around it. The notification icon shows you what actions need to be taken as well as leads you to the toolbox.

The customer support

Taking into account that the software is free, you shouldn’t expect much from the support system. However, there is the FAQ section that is likely to answer most of your questions. After you upgrade to 360 Total Security Premium, you’ll get access to email support. There is no live chat or phone support for any users.

The price

The basic version is full of features and doesn’t cost a thing. It’s a completely free edition that has no time limit. However, Qihoo has recently released a Premium version which brings some extras. They include:

  • a firewall editor,
  • a privacy cleaner,
  • ad blocker,
  • premium support, etc.

It’s quite affordable and has a 30-day money-back guarantee.

The Verdict

360 Total Security turns out to be a good antivirus with tons of additional features. It has probably the biggest bundle for a free version. Also, it was created based on the most powerful antivirus engines that are likely to deliver very good protection.

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