The Antivirus Software Everyone Is Talking About

The Antivirus Software Everyone Is Talking About
Today we take a look at TotalAV, its an antivirus software that gains a lot of bad attention, but why? is totalav a scam or is totalav a legit Antivirus. We will take a deep look in this video.
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[@Britec09]

Don't buy this anti-virus, let me know in comments what Antivirus software you use.

[@Z2r]

i tend to just use windows defender, however, i do also use malwarebytes if i believe i do have malware thag WD isnt detecting.

[@vipulshankarsharma3603]

Quick Heal

[@Blackmark52]

I don't use anything other than Windows Defender. I have found anti-virus programs to be more disruptive than viruses. One takes over your computer, the other is rumour.

[@grantchallinor5263]

The name alone tells you not to touch it with a barge poll. I'll stick to Kaspersky Security Cloud.

[@polskilis3308]

I also use ESET

[@mrgrumpy5116]

I remember when they first released it thousands installed it and immediately regretted it, more so when they found they couldn't get it off their systems .. personally I think they are a disgrace to an already disgraceful sector of the industry and you did right to call it out.

[@mka4pol]

I'm guessing that almost everybody who installed it don't know any better than to try uninstalling using Windows, which is half useless; they need to try a comprehensive uninstaller such as Revo.

[@xynonners]

antivirus software is pretty shit & predatory these days given that windows defender is practically as good as the paid stuff and comes baked into the OS.

[@thomasjewell6951]

@@xynonners THANK YOU! YOU NAILED IT

[@Graeme_Lastname]

Always do a full backup before installing stuff like this. It's way easier to restore a backup than it is to find all the crap programs like this leave behind. 🙂

[@ccricers]

@@xynonners Kind of crazy that a Windows built-in tool is actually so good it made 3rd party stuff obsolete. Defender now joins Task Manager as the Windows workhorses that don't let you down

[@MattStevens9824]

This level of predation is appalling for a company that touts "security" as it's service. It's like a thug forcing you to pay protection money. It's like their saying "If you want to feel secured, you gotta feel being a victim first"

[@frankintx699]

I have Kaspersky now for 9 years and am happy with it. Thanks for the tip, Brian

[@prodigys9823]

Avast is a good option as well

[@GentlyUsedFrog]

@@prodigys9823 i don't know about "good"

[@HopeX2FL]

@@prodigys9823 Avast dosent even stand a chance against bitdefender or norton or kaspersky

[@user-fw4cf5nj9k]

​@@prodigys9823 yes!

[@Rajesh1622]

Best antivirus solution bro.. Kaspersky and Norton are best option.. rest are useless even bitdefender is useless..

[@GeoSam]

Thanks for the heads-up Brian. Seems like a money grab to me. I use the Windows built-in protections without issue. Heed this warning people and do yourselves a favor and avoid this software.

[@Britec09]

Glad to help

[@prodigys9823]

Try avast. It is much more secure than the Microsoft security

[@kcinplatinumgaming2598]

its amazing how these companies just simply get away with it.. i thought scammers from so called microsoft (indian call centres) were bad enough but genuine companies doing this is so unfair on unknowing users ..

[@JoshuaMattingly]

Great warning and examples about "Total AV" Antivirus 2023. Thank you for the heads up, Brian. Keep up the good work.

[@l.clevelandmajor9931]

Seems to me, according to what I learned here, this is no better than malware itself! Thank you for making this video, warning us about it, and describing the business model used by this crooked developer.

[@US_Joe]

Ironic that this software almost becomes an annoyance it is supposed to protect you from! Thanx for the heads up mate. I've been using Malware Bytes for many years without incident.

[@notnecessary7730]

Norton's is just as bad

[@oldfella3919]

@@notnecessary7730 tbh, so is Malwarebytes - I have the "free for personal use" version installed but get several reminders/pop-ups daily with offers to get me to extend "the trial period", or to upgrade to the pro version etc etc. Maybe its the norm for AV companies?

[@rosswarren436]

@@notnecessary7730 AVG was the worst. Almost impossible to delete once installed. Ugh.

[@prodigys9823]

It even states that on the terms of use

[@prodigys9823]

Have you tried forticlient 6 or avast free version 6?

[@ronalddavis]

I had total av and it apparantly didnt do anything but take my money. getting rid of it was a chore.

[@goofyrulez7914]

I've had ESET NOD32 for many years and have never had a problem. I'll stick with it.

[@Britec09]

That is what I am using

[@MrSamadolfo]

Yes, they have a close knit relationship with Microcenter Stores, whenever u buy a laptop or desktop at Microcenter the saleman is obligated to shill up ESET, its not as good as Kaspersky but its up there like in third place or something, I like ESET it works pretty well with p bay and it usually can differentiate whats bad and whats a bypass workaround 😏

[@goofyrulez7914]

@@MrSamadolfo - As with any security measure, the first defense is being cautious about using your machines, like NOT clicking on unknown links and staying out of questionable sites.

[@cocodojo]

I've had ESET for... damn... I think nearly a decade now? I love it and still pay for at least 3 machine licenses since I want to use it on my older PC too

[@goofyrulez7914]

@@cocodojo - I like it because it just works (and doesn't slow the machine down).

[@davinp]

The fact that the software's website is blocked is a red flag. Also, a problem with subscriptions like this one, is that in some cases it can be difficult to cancel it

[@milosdjeric2495]

For me is red flag using windows since bill gates what he did to the humanity with his plandemic and his mandatory vaccinations...I respect dead people who died because of him i use Linux and i sleep peacefuly.

[@tomdoh345]

Yep. They make it very hard to turn off auto-renewal and to cancel completely. They say they will send you an email to complete the closing of your account, but it never shows up (even multiple times going through this process). The company must be on some list since my bank flagged their attempt to collect the renewal fee (even though I had gone through the account closing process more than once).

[@anomamos9095]

It was normal for one AV program to detect another as a virus in the past. This was due to the signature database being detected as a virus because it contains bits of virus that the program uses to detect viruses basically using a search routine similar to doing a word search in a document.

[@johncunningham5435]

Yes! I was one of the casualty of war when it came to AV, it took a lot of effort to cancel the the subscription policy. Not only that, prices kept dropping every time I said no, as a precaution I contacted my credit card company to lock them out, good thing I did, because they tried to access my funds without success several times.

[@tomdoh345]

I had the same experience.

[@timetriad6199]

Primary: Windows Defender. Secondary: MalwareBytes (NOT real-time enabled) User accounts: Built-in Admin account password protected, while everyday use is a Standard (local) account. I rely on UAC when I need to perform basic admin tasks. For heavy admin needs, I’ll switch to the admin account.

[@anthonygreene8418]

Great and AMAZING Review...VERY, Very Well Done!!

[@hughmungus2465]

I bought the 2nd tier package of Total AV but for some reason they tried charging me for the entry level package then a second charge for the upgraded package. The first charge went through but the second one tripped my debit cards fraud alert. So I googled "why did total AV trigger my credit card" and was shocked to see how many people complain about them pulling unauthorized withdrawals from bank accounts. As far as I can tell, the service works ok but the fact that they have a bad reputation for just pulling random withdrawals from people's accounts is troubling. I contacted my bank and told them to block all future withdraw attempts from them.

[@ADB-zf5zr]

Now you need to back up all of your data, and get rid of it entirely. Do some research first, I am out of date with the current anti-Malware software, but MalwareBytes used to be great, I installed it onto many hundreds of PC's over the years when I was in the business.

[@tomdoh345]

I had the same experience.

[@tiebeththeninja1263]

I'm sticking with basic Kaspersky & Hitman Pro Alert, I haven't had a problem for years. Will you make a video on Hitman Pro Alert please?

[@prodigys9823]

Thanks for the great video and research you have done this video

[@melvinsakala1457]

Great jobs with the information, this is really helpful, this is a shady antivirus for sure....

[@AlesAndBluesGuy]

Great work Brian on your very helpful pc channel👍😉 been following you for many many years 🤗💞as they say if it's too good to be true it probably isn't, and there's no such thing as a free ride!👎😞

[@williamlinington9166]

A prime example of moral bankruptcy. Thanks for the great video.

[@Britec09]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rayclark9643]

It's a shame when the Antivirus software ends up being Malware itself!!! I now use the paid version of Malwarebytes, but used to use their free version...it had a trail that when it ended it shut down some of the extra bells and whistles but still continued to allow you to update it and do scans.

[@waxmonkeys3841]

Malwarebytes is great, only one I use.

[@user-bs1lr8nx1h]

its scumbags that buys up or makes an antivirus company ,

[@Daithai96]

Great video - so many people get conned by these scammers

[@johnbudnik4372]

Thanks for the info Brian!

[@arma5648]

Hi Brian, I noticed after a recent Microsoft feature update that applications, including websites are loading in the background instead of the foreground. Are you aware of this and is there a setting I can change to revert back to foreground loading?

[@WrestlingFace]

I've been receiving calls all day long, from family members to friends, to acquaintances all around the globe talking about this anti virus software and why everybody is talking about it, I, myself, am truly astounded at this truly "unique" piece of anti virus software and now I understand why everybody is talking about it. Great video.

[@Britec09]

Now watch the video 🤣

[@WrestlingFace]

@@Britec09 🤣🤣🤣

[@blintzkreig1638]

You are a shill for a scam. Congratulations.

[@WrestlingFace]

@@blintzkreig1638 Where did I say it was a good piece of software? 😂

[@MrSamadolfo]

strange, this is the first time i'm hearing about this unknown software

[@gamingtonight1526]

Zone Alarm has always had an excellent free consumer version of their antivirus/firewall app. I have had it installed on all my PC's for over a decade, and it has always looked after my PC perfectly well! (not a company employee - just a happy customer!)

[@mtbboy1993]

How do you update it, I tested it in a VM, it doesn't have an update button.

[@robertmac3101]

Good job bro, i dl this software as well but looking into to it i realized what they were doing. Uninstalled immediately. i have just subscribed to your site and loving your work, very informative and easy to follow info. Great job, great site, glad i found you. Regards Rob McNair.

[@shlomoeshet8525]

Thank you. This is very helpful.

[@MasterIntubator]

Keeping educated on the latest and not going to the risky side for 30 years. No issues. My windows a/v thinks I'm boring and have no work for it.

[@yackablejohnson1485]

That's sad. It means you missed the 15 years that the internet was the wild west.

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

Most companies tell you upfront that it's a trial period. They don't say free and then inform you that it's a trial period.

[@Aussat]

Thanks Brian, I have just been through over a 30 minute chat getting my account stopped, what a joke... I have cancelled my credit card just in case as I don't trust them at all. Thanks again I'm one that got caught BIG time!

[@steveblease]

Nothing was ever more aggressive than Mcaffies. There was a period years ago when it was almost impossible to install anything without that thing also installing itself.

[@timm3792]

...and for me back in the day - it didn't stop anything and my god was it a memory eating monster.

[@jabezhane]

Unchecky for the win!

[@asahinayanase3364]

Thanks for warning us! Love from Bangladesh🇧🇩

[@festro1000]

A lot of software do this especially when it comes to computer maintenance software, The important thing to remember is the technicality in the wording "free download" (which it is) does not mean that it's a free software.

[@crowdaddy6472]

the most annoying part is when you try to uninstall the program it ad bombs you to make sure you want to uninstall it with even more deals

[@Grayald]

Not that I was considering replacing bitdefender, but still good to know.

[@mda5003]

Yep, I never install Trial software - you just end up with stuff on your computer which doesn't always uninstall completely. Incidentally, if changing the date forward a month means it will then expire what if you changed the date forward say 100 years and then installed time-limited software - will it still work beyond the 7 days when you've changed the date back?

[@FreeFire-lx7kd]

I tried it doesn't work

[@prodigys9823]

You can look at forticlient 6 or avast

[@davethompson6122]

A good informative video,and I notice you don't comment on trustpilot.....well we all have our own opinions about trustpilot,but anyway a good video and well presented.

[@gadget63]

Sounds to me like a new form of ransom ware! Well done for calling them out

[@Dezo365]

I remember seeing this software on a video called how mush malware can you get from fake download buttons

[@fido139]

I'm a technician since 1996, so I've been around the block a few times. I used to be a master at manually removing viruses from peoples computers because I figured out where they hid. Since the introduction of built in Windows virus protection I, and all my client base, my whole household, have never used anything else. Guess what? No viruses. You figure it out.

[@fss1704]

no detected virus, that's even worse, now you trust stuff that's basically the first thing anyone making virus tests and you think you have no virus. if it doesn't passes defender you're shit and probably isn't doing malware, i use another antivirus and if it doesn't pass defender and passes another antivirus i assume that it isn't a virus, never being wrong, but i catched a lot of shit defender didn't get that would definetly being harm.

[@nelsonmcsilva]

so we are 2 with the same opinion.... toke my master degree in 2001 in IT... and since Windows defender was released... no antivirus at all on my personal computers...

[@natlee5051]

My computer did get hacked through using Windows defender & caused an entire freeze & Blue Kiss of death screen. I researched it, very difficult, until on Microsoft's website stated they cause it. I'm too concerned about using my computer, because got hacked. I've sourced many Antivirus & firewall security but too confusing & too many contractual invasions etc etc & I just don't know what to choose anymore, but I don't trust Microsoft Defender anymore. Any suggestions, please? 🙏🙏🙏

[@wilo1955]

Trouble with windows defender its poor with ransomware it found the ransomware ok but to late it had done the damage

[@ethimself5064]

Slightly off topic: There us one setting in Windows Security that literally warns that if one uses this feature, it may harm one's computer. Chalk one up for MS

[@jabezhane]

It may be that it might stop legitimate software that isnt coded to modern security standards. Things have moved on, old software hasnt. SEHOP/ALSR/DEP etc.

[@natlee5051]

Thanks for sharing. Which setting is that, please? 🙏

[@ethimself5064]

Can't remember/moved back to Bitdefender(paid) @@natlee5051

[@rjones2000r]

Defender is one of the best anti virus software there is. It used to be a joke but that's no longer the case. I have it backed op with Malwarebytes and it has never found any malware that Defender didn't catch

[@annother3350]

Do you have a separate 3rd party firewall?

[@rjones2000r]

@@annother3350 No

[@fss1704]

defender is literally useless nowadays, every malware developer tests for it, if it doesn't pass defender they don't even release the malware.

[@jabezhane]

@@fss1704 I work in IT support and most gangs have dumped using malware for getting money. It's too costly and time consuming. It's easier to have a call centre and get people to install Teamviewer! You say Defender is useless but 10 years ago I was cleaning up 5 or 6 machines a week before Defender was standard. Now I get maybe 2 machines a year if that. Adware maybe, not 'malware'. I add on Unchecky and the machines stay clean. As I mentioned Teamviewer is the most malicious thing out there.

[@rjones2000r]

@@jabezhane Some of the technology site's that rate antivirus and malware products put Defender on the top 10 lists.

[@galenklassen8634]

Great video as usual

[@stephen11627]

There's a feature on Total AV where it checks if your email address has been compromised on the deep web. And it said mine has, but could this be a scam to get you to buy additional software I wonder. How do I know if my email address really has been compromised. Has this happened to anyone else out there currently using Total AV?

[@anomamos9095]

Tip You can buy licenses for various programs at retail outlets often cheaper than the online or renewal version. As a personal rule putting my credit card details in the hands of others is to be avoided like the plague. This is because I subscribed to a news service for one month as a trial thinking that I’d only get access for a month, but every month they debited my card and I spent an entire day getting my bank to block it as fraud as there was no way to cancel the subscription. The links to cancel all went to a broken page and no email was answered and the only phone number was a pay number where you were billed ten dollars a minute.

[@marcussmith6523]

Years of experience has taught me Nod32, Quad9 for DNS in router and also for all devices and Ublock origin add blocker on all browsers.

[@alexling3747]

Thank you for your professional opinions. What about Trend Micro? Is it reliable? for both desktop and android mobile?

[@Matthew-rd4ks]

Hi Bri, Bitdefender firewall asks the user what to let through, this is for all users including novice users who possibly block exe programs they need. Some users spent more time looking up what was ok to let through the Bitdefender firewall they did not renew their subscription. Any suggestions for pro protection that doesn't ask the user what is safe to go through the firewall like Bitdefender do?

[@fss1704]

they really do this for a reason, if you disagree you shouldn't be using a computer. It really should have something like a drivers licence

[@pcsproshop8972]

Semi-scummy (borderline predatory) practices are common practice these days. ESCPECIALLY with those we are "intended* to trust. Avast/McAfee/Norton et al... are NOT an exception. Predation & Fear mongering only serves to increase distrust ~very dodgy~ from those that NEED this *kind* of protection the most. ~This should NOT be the way~ !!!!!!!! thanks for sharing!

[@Ben24-7]

Ive been using Avast for almost 20 years , i have noticed that over last 5 years they have started with there pop adds , but i just close them and ignore them ,

[@saratdas1988]

My Norton license is going to expire. I want to switch. I had thought of Kaspersky but I am finding that Google search isnlisting many guides about it being restricted in US. I don't want to spend so much for Norton again and get only 1 device protection. What to do?

[@neuronkilladnb]

Sir i installed an m2 kingston ssd 1tb,and iddle it gets to 56 degrees,do I need to worry and buy a heatsink or it would be fine,also if i need a heatsing should I peal the sticker off the ssd?

[@MrPink666]

56 degrees on idle seems a little high to me so I'd buy a heatsink for it, most motherboards now come with preinstalled heatsinks, if yours doesn't I suggest buying one. And no, don't peel off the sticker from your SSD, as this will more than likely void your warranty.

[@machdaddy6451]

There is a company named Gen Digital. There products are Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender and CCleaner. I used to use Avast and it was great, but once Gen Digital aquired the they turned into a totally obnoxious upselling tactics. IMO their marketing tactics are unethical.

[@TheSagittarius16]

can u make a video about pc latency issues and how to fix them

[@SandraCrockett]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@Britec09]

My pleasure!

[@timeship]

So many antivirus programs block other antivirus programs that it's quite alarming, as you said, but web browsers do the same. It's a tug of war and we don't know whom to trust any longer ;-( What's the most secure (truly and honestly harmless) AV you use? THX

[@dawnjudd7941]

I down loaded this AV, and when i kept getting the pop ups like you were getting , i uninstalled it, and felt much better for doing it

[@prodigys9823]

Try avast

[@darrenraymond5334]

I personally use norton ,and have done for years ,i have not had any issues as of yet

[@prodigys9823]

Try avast Norton products have declined in effectiveness in my opinion and prior usages of the software

[@outhouse.wholesaler]

Free Avast also uses scare tactic popup ads to try and get you to upgrade to a paid version, but at least they give you a free version that works.

[@ronaldlebeck9577]

I've been using AVG Internet Security and have tried out their AVG Tune Up and AVG Driver Updater. Well...the year is up and they want their renewal payment. AVG also nags you to buy their other products, which I'm getting tired of. I've been annoyed lately when their Web Shield tool wouldn't let me sign out of my Amazon account one day, claiming some sort of bad thing trying to happen, so...I turned that tool off so I could log out. Of course, I got some whining about having turned it off, though I left it off for a couple days. No scans ever found any issues. It wouldn't let me sign into Amazon (I had been using the same exact URL for years with no trouble before) or out of, until I shut down that tool and left it off for a while. I turned it back on just to see if it would happen again, though it hasn't...yet. So, maybe it was due to some update or something just getting hung up somewhere. AVG today blocked something that Corel Paintshop 2022 Pro needs, though I can't seem to find it listed anywhere (it was a pop-up notification AVG put up then did away with, so I didn't have time to find out what exactly they blocked -- I didn't have Paintshop running today). Strange. I also have Malwarebytes installed and it's been working fine, though...today it blocked a couple of AVG's files that it shouldn't have (as far as I know). Trying to add something to their "Allow" list is rather cumbersome and could be streamlined better. Being retired and living in Alaska where prices for things are higher than in the Lower 48, my funds only stretch so far, so I may hold off on renewing anything for a while and just stick with basics. I don't spend a lot of time on the Internet and don't go poking around on risky sites. I also get a bit upset every time AVG wipes out something for Firefox every week so that has to "update" (read: reinstall whatever AVG got rid of), and I also end up having to use 2FA to get back into several sites (2FA has it's own risks -- check out Rob Braxman's channel on that).

[@MuscleM100]

Hey Brian do we really need any antivirus beside Windows defender?

[@prodigys9823]

Yes you do The default security program doesn't do enough for me to protect the system or update on the regular

[@MuscleM100]

@@prodigys9823 Thanks for telling me ❤️

[@somethingelse401]

Any AV that you recommend for Linux?

[@rogerland929]

Been using Eset's NOD32 for almost 20 years. Love it.

[@the_secret_raven]

This is why ESET flagged up the site as malicious. In my opinion, ESET and F-SECURE are the only antivirus vendors that I will use as they're both very light on resources, are the only ones that don't try to upsell other crap, aren't bloated and don't use scareware tactics such as Norton, Avast, Avira and most of the very well known companies. Total AV look to be the worst of the bottom feeder AV's out there! Great video, thanks!

[@lifeindivine]

Sir Emsisoft?

[@casaraku1]

Maybe some companies try to limit competition be tagging others software as problematic....try testing several companies to see who they target...

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 that totalav program looks very similar to that software that helps you to find and install missing or updated Drivers? Is it the same company?

[@iam-py-test]

I don't think TotalAV makes any driver updaters (but I could be wrong). However, generally, 3rd party driver updaters are shady software and generally unneeded.

[@spmspm1312]

good info 👍

[@Britec09]

Thanks 👍

[@Ray-ot1wq]

Ditched Kaspersky, Malware Bytes, and Windows Defender. Webroot is my new main. Had it for a year and just resubscribed. Best Antivirus I've ever used.

[@pavelgajdik7486]

Unfortunately autorenewals are getting more and more common and often are pain in a$$ to terminate. But there are two easy ways to avoid it. 1) create virtual card, pay with it and then cancel card (after payment goes through). 2) Pay with Paypal then go to paypal automatic payment list and cancel it there. After that they cant bill you with autorenewal. Btw on Paypal almost every payment get on automatic payment list which means if there is another "subscription" payment it goes through. Maybe good idea to review list time from time and remove/deactivate sites you dont use regularly.

[@Robinx1985]

An antivirus I like is Trend micro as it has what I needed and allowing me to blacklist sites I'd really prefer not to be coming across.

[@orestesdd]

Norton AV is becoming a pain in the neck too. I'm trying to move to another AV, and I don't know if I should use Windows Defender only. Any recommendations to replace Norton AV? Thanks for this video. 🤔

[@mr.anderson7136]

Kaspersky

[@fortnite_starxx5791]

Why do people seek other options than windows defender, i don't understand. It's installed by default & is updated regularly.

[@bluetheta]

Here is a counter-measure against these charge, use a virtual card to stop auto-renewals. Check with your bank or card issuer to find out how to set up a virtual card.

[@Melivilth]

I have serious doubts that it will actually protect better than windows defender. In my experience when they push that hard to get you to pay for it, usually it means that it is only barely better than intentionally downloading a virus.

[@Raven777777777777777]

From my own experience Negative reveiws can give you pretty good insight on the product. Positive reveiws may not have all the information needed.

[@cheater87]

UBlock filter blocks download as riskware as well.

[@dalriada842]

I wonder if the software is honest in its assessment of the health of your system during a scan, given the shady practices of the software maker. Would a clean ESET scan be followed by security theatre with TotalAV?

[@poppett.m4481]

G'day Brian, I'm hoping you can provide some guidance for me on how 3 laptops would get infected with what appears to be a root kit virus.. is it possible it spread thru a cloud service, wifi network or modem? At first i thought it was from a user profile going by the file names but have since discovered it's just common windows file names, after successfully clearing one of the laptops thanks to your guidance. Keen to hear your expert opinion. Thanks mate 👍

[@game_master_rukia]

i use mcafee security suite because it's included with my isp so the subscription costs me nothing. it's not best of the best but it keeps my system protected

[@vidworxsfx]

Been using ESET since day one, that is def the one I recommend to friends when they ask me. I see you also use it too. I find it to be much less on resources then others as well.

[@Kyzen801]

Ive installed it and ran a scan and im stressing out i havent payed or made and account am i safe ive reseted my pc

[@phillipg1588]

I installed it (paid my subscription), and almost imediately noticed a total slowdown of my PC. Excel and Outlook took so long to load I would give up and either walk away and come back in 10 minutes (yes you heard right... 10 minutes for Excel and Outlook to load). The other annoying thing was constant ads wanting you to upgrade and throw more money their way even though I just spent and arm and a leg on their yearly sub. As soon as I completely removed TotalBS, errh I mean TotalAV, Excel and Outlook would load up instantly!!!!

[@WilliamImSpecialized]

Norton is doing the same way. when i purchase the anti virus program. i waited for two weeks after it expired before uninstall it.

[@bigdaz7272]

Doing God's work as ever :)

[@redrust3]

I’ve been in this line of work for over forty years. Major advice: Be VERY careful sharing your credit card number. Auto-renewal will kill you!

[@natlee5051]

Thanks for your caution. I'm avoiding using my credit card for payment but most Security Softwares are online & dealing the same way. I prefer to buy them in store but not many options available. I'm stuck & confused, I don't know wether to use security software or just not at all or else, which to choose. I'd be greatful for any suggestions. 🙏🙏🙏

[@dapoptart1660]

I remember scanning my laptop with malware bytes and totalav would always pop up, once I deleted it no other detections popped up

[@enigmaticspace7578]

Be careful with Kaspersky too. My Kaspersky subscription was due for renewal last July 2022. I wanted to cancel my subscription, but I can't find their cancel subscription link, button, whatever in my Kaspersky account. I had to contact the customer service just to cancel my subscription. By the time they replied, the auto-renewal has already kicked in. I was so pissed I deleted my Kaspersky account. I'm betting this has to do with politics seeping into their business. For those who are still using Kaspersky and are subscribed to their auto renewal policy, check if you can cancel your subscription. It's stated in their FAQ that it's in your Kaspersky license settings, account settings, I kinda forgot because it was already a long time. But when I checked where the cancel button or link was supposed to be, I couldn't find any. After watching this vid, I'm kinda leaning into the idea that Kaspersky has become predatory ever since their illegal invasion of Ukraine.

[@timm3792]

I want an antivirus suite that: 1.) Stops every intrusion dead in it's tracks before "whatever" can cause any damage. 2.) When searching the web - I want it to let me know legitimate web sites with a marker. 3.) Ad Blocker, Pop Up Blocker. 4.) Isolation and encryption for financial transactions. 5.) Not a rip-off when it comes to price. 6.) Ease of use and Management. Meaning it doesn't become stupid when I go about my business and if there is a concern it shows a notification and does not just prevent functionality without notification - the most useless task in trouble shooting is wasting time figuring out your virus software is the problem. 7.) Minimal Use of computer resources. 8.) Is not an ad generating POC. So yeah - I use Kaspersky Total Security. For $180 ish I get two years worth of license on up to 5 computers. That's about $18 bucks a year per computer. I think for $80 you get the same thing for 3 computers. Been with them for a long time (decade or more). Great Video Thanks for taking the time.

[@stuffmcstuff399]

I use the ol' faithful Kaspersky followed up by Malware bytes. Can't go wrong with that combo!

[@GeoNeilUK]

It's almost on a par with the infamous Navashield!

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

I use for many years Bitdefender Ultimate Security, and their password manager, works very well and is lightweight. On my systems, which still includes core2quad CPUs, i7, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. And 2 Linux machines. It's also integrated in my NAS. I'm satisfied with Bitdefender, i can use it on 10 machines, included 2 iOS devices.

[@robestey5628]

Sketchy - thanks for the info. Scaring the non - tech folks out there (mainly older folks). Sad. Love your channel. Thank you.

[@limitlesswave]

Free Kaspersky for me. Very, very rarely rears its head to sell on for the full featured version. In fact it's so rare, I can't really remember if it even does!

[@Britec09]

Kaspersky is one of the best AV

[@KZA1234]

@@Britec09 I think is the best for removing threats/terminating but not scanning

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

Kaspersky has shown to be leader of the pack for donkeys years and has been my go to since the Days of Doctor Solomons..

[@KZA1234]

@@DevilbyMoonlight I've been using Kaspersky Premium for 7 months, and it is very good.

[@KZA1234]

@@DevilbyMoonlight What AV do you use?

[@exilezalama1685]

I've used Kaspersky from since my 1st custom pc that I made back in 2008

[@WillyEckaslike]

using non activated Windows 10...should i rely on its built in protection software or can anyone recommend a FREE better alternative?

[@prodigys9823]

Avast

[@ToConnect2000s]

Never heard of it.. I've always used Avast, been using that since windows XP

[@joshp2608]

Honestly I haven't had any issues with it so far. I've had it for a few weeks and I got the pro version (at their most aggressive discount) at the start because it had the features I was looking for and from the other videos I watched it seemd to scan malware very accurately, I myself haven't had any threats pop up but I also run alot of anti-trackers and script blockers so my defense is pretty solid as it stands without it.

[@Eat-MyGoal]

Why waste money on AV? The whole industry is a scam, not just TotalAV...

[@ADB-zf5zr]

I feel sorry for you. You have been conned by a piece of Malicious Software (Malware) claiming to protect you. Windows Defender is as good as most and better than many, actually works, and is 100% free. The problem with Malware like TotalAV (and the many, many others like it), is that any and all of the problems that it might have said that your PC had, was a lie to sell you their snake oil. I used to fix peoples PC's / Laptops for a living and have seen MANY pieces of software like this over the years, they always act in the same way, and can often be a nightmare to remove, and some are literally impossible as they destroy Windows on the way out, in the meantime, what are they doing.? Some steal your data, some do literally nothing, including not detecting or removing any viruses, leaving your system wide open, and anywhere in-between. I strongly suggest that you back up all of your Data, download a free anti-Malware program, install it, update it and see what it says. MalwareBytes used to be great, I am no longer in the business so do not keep up to date, do some research, make sure it is legit and get to work. If "TotalAV" detects MalwareBytes (for example) as being Malware itself, that should be enough to persuade you that you made a mistake. Also make sure you contact the bank/card you bought it with and tell them to block giving them another penny in the future. Good Luck.