Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus

Spec sheet

Purpose

Essential Anti-Virus provides protection for Windows desktops and laptops against viruses, spyware, ransomware and other malware.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Free plan

NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · totaldefense.com

Trial

The maker offers a 30-day antivirus free trial and says no credit card is required.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Paid from

59.99Read 22 Sep 2026 · totaldefense.com

Support

Free technical support covers download and installation, activation and configuration, conflicting antivirus removal, and updates and upgrades.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Company history

Total Defense says it has focused on protecting consumers and businesses since 1992.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Device limit

3Read 22 Sep 2026 · totaldefense.com

Limits

The product is for personal and family use only and is not for business or commercial use.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Performance

Total Defense says the product is designed not to impact internet browsing performance.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Protection assurance

The Virus Protection Assurance Program offers virus removal or a refund if removal is not possible, and is an exclusive benefit for customers enrolled in automatic renewal.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Protection scope

antivirusRead 22 Sep 2026 · totaldefense.com

Ransomware protection

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · totaldefense.com

Refund

Total Defense says it will refund purchases within 60 days if the customer is not completely satisfied.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Requirements

The product page lists Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 32- or 64-bit, and Windows 8.1 32- or 64-bit as supported operating systems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Scanning

Real-time and on-demand malware scanning engines use multiple detection techniques.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Scheduling and reports

The product supports scan scheduling and provides real-time reports showing user activity and system alerts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Supported platforms

Windows 11,Windows 10,Windows 8.1Read 22 Sep 2026 · totaldefense.com

Threat protection

Advanced Threat Protection is described as detecting viruses, spyware, ransomware and other online dangers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Updates

Security updates are delivered automatically multiple times a day, and new product features or versions are automatically updated.Read 11 Oct 2026 · totaldefense.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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