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Joe Wainer
Joe WainerUpdated 9 months ago

An all-round antivirus for discerning users

Kaspersky Total Security is the antivirus giant's latest offering; an amazingly complete anti-virus solution that aims to protect almost every aspect of the user's online and offline life.

The Kaspersky Total Security interface isn't very slick, but it is easy-to-use and very accessible. It's divided into 7 areas. My Computer Protection (the antivirus), My Backup and My Parental Control make up the main three, with My System Tune-Up, My Encryption, My Virtual Keyboard and My Password Manager bringing up the rear.

There is an awful lot to Kaspersky Total Security, but all of it is well-explained and simple to figure out. Almost all of the features have a wizard, and there are two levels of control available, one for people who would prefer minimal interaction and another for those who want more control.

The Kaspersky Total Security settings menu is ample and has some great features that make using the program a pleasure. The best of them include a gaming mode, folder encryption and some of the most comprehensive parental control elements I have ever seen.

Unfortunately, there is a price to pay for this excellence. Kaspersky Total Security is extremely resource-hungry, and will all but paralyze a less powerful computer. The installation process is long and drawn-out, and the scans take a very long time. Ultimately, prospective users will need to take a long look at Kaspersky Total Security before deciding if their computer - and patience - has what it takes to make the most of an excellent security program.

Kaspersky Total Security is an impressive program, but recommended only for users with high spec machines.

Our ultimate security leaves nothing to chance – protecting your privacy.

Kaspersky Total Security delivers our ultimate security for the desktop and beyond… protecting your privacy, money, identity, photos, files and kids against Internet threats.

Our Ultimate security, Kaspersky Total Security helps you do more to ensure all your devices are protected so you can surf, shop and socialize more safely.

• Keeps you safe from viruses, attacks, fraud, spyware, cybercrime and more

• Secures PC, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad – with just one product and one license

• Protects you privacy and personal data – against phishing, tracking and spying

• Automatically adds extra security when you are online shopping or banking

• Includes Kaspersky Safe Kids – helping protect your kids on PC, Mac and mobile devices

• Securely stores website and account passwords – for easy access from all your devices

• Safeguards your photos, music and memories – with backup copies and encryption

• Simplified security – lets you manage protection for multiple PCs… from one PC

Our award-winning security helps you to safeguard your privacy, money, photos, files and precious memories from today’s online dangers – and Kaspersky Safe Kids gives you new ways to secure your kids’ digital lives… on their PCs, Mac computers, iPhones, iPads and Android phones and tablets.

PROS

  • Real-time protection
  • Impressive parental controls
  • Built-in password manager
  • Back-up and tune-up functions
  • Folder encryption options

CONS

  • Very resource-hungry
  • Browser optimization limited to Internet Explorer
  • Anti-virus notifications are a little cryptic

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