
I tested AVG’s malware scanner by downloading the same 1,000 malware samples I used to test TotalAV, and AVG detected nearly every sample on my device.ĪVG’s real-time protection works really well, too. The malware scanning results were as good as TotalAV’s. I didn’t notice any impact on my computer while running AVG’s deep scan, and it finished slightly faster than TotalAV’s full disk scan, taking only 45 minutes. Like TotalAV, it scans your computer for malware, including trojans, worms, cryptojackers, and more. Finally, TotalAV successfully stopped multiple simulated ransomware attacks I tried to run on my machine.ĪVG shares the same anti-malware engine as Avast. I also tried to download the same 1,000 malware samples with TotalAV’s real-time protection running, and it blocked every malware sample. The real-time protection was equally impressive. The scan was over in an hour or so, and it didn’t cause any slowdown to my system. To test TotalAV’s malware scanner, I downloaded over 1,000 malware samples to my Windows 11 computer and ran a full system scan (you can also choose a quick, smart, or custom scan). TotalAV detected nearly every malware sample during testing. There’s no impact on your system speed while scanning, and a full disk scan usually finishes in about an hour. TotalAV uses Avira’s anti-malware engine to scan your computer for malware, including trojans, worms, rootkits, cryptojackers, and more. If you want intuitive and responsive live chat support, go with AVG. If you want an antivirus with great web security and an intuitive user interface, go with TotalAV.ĪVG is better for customer support. TotalAV is better for web security, features, and ease of use.
