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Antivirus software that safeguards your PC from threats such as viruses and spyware

Antivirus software that safeguards your PC from threats such as viruses and spyware

Vote: (2 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: K7 Computing Pvt Ltd.

Version: 16.0.0981

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(2 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

K7 Computing Pvt Ltd.

16.0.0981

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Very easy interface that anyone can understand.
  • Has a wide variety of tools for reducing viruses and keeping your computer safe.
  • The disc cleaning feature will clean up your hard drive by reducing fragmentation.

Cons

  • The program is heavier than other antivirus programs.
  • The parental controls are limited.

K7 Total Security is a simplified computer security tool that keeps you safe. This tool is able to scan for malware and remove threats from your system. It also includes tools for privacy, hard drive management and more. The algorithm is able to predict threats and future attacks as well.

Main Features

On the surface, K7 Total Security sounds like many other antivirus programs. This software is able to scan your system for any suspicious files or coding. The scanning can be done manually, or you can set the program to automatically scan your computer on a regular basis. The scan is done in the background so that you won't even notice it. The program will alert you if any viruses are found so that you are aware of attacks on your computer.

This program also has a detailed algorithm that is able to predict weaknesses in your computer along with future attacks. Every computer has weaknesses. For example, there might be open ports or outdated programs that are easy to hack. K7 will pay special attention to these areas. It can also predict when attacks may happen so that its prepared for malware.

While the system scan prioritizes your hard drive, it will also automatically scan USB sticks, memory cards and any other external media when they are plugged into the computer. It will then prevent dangerous connections to keep your computer safe.

Simplified Interface

Most antivirus programs have something unique that makes them stick out. This is important because most programs have the same basic functions. K7 Total Security distinguishes itself by having one of the simplest and easiest interfaces available.

The interface only includes a few buttons on each screen with easy to understand titles. Not only that, but most functions also have a corresponding image to help you understand what it does. For example, the antispam feature has an envelope next to it so that you will understand that this affects your email.

While you can easily customize many of the features here, such as changing the sensitivity or scanning times, none of the options will go over your head. Some antivirus programs use technical language or allow you to make changes that everyday users won't understand. K7 Total Security is built for those who want a straightforward program.

Disc Cleaning Tools

You may not know this, but your hard drive becomes easily fragmented through everyday use. This means that it's storing fragments of files that are scattered all over the place. This won't do much damage initially, but it will make your hard drive fuller than it really is. You'll find that this becomes a problem as your hard drive becomes fuller with other files and further fragments. At best, it will only reduce your storage space. At worst, it makes it easier for hackers to sneak malware it.

K7 Total Security is able to clean your disc drive and remove fragmentation. This gives you more space and it should also speed up your computer as well. It's best to do this regularly just to ensure your computer runs at top performance.

Surprisingly Heavy

Despite its simple interface and easy tools, K7 Total Security tends to be heavier than many other antivirus programs. This refers to how many digital resources it needs in order to run. You may notice your computer slow down a bit when software is scanning the hard drive. This is especially true if you are using more intensive tools, such as disc cleaning or customizing the firewall.

The effect will be minimal if you are browsing the web or watching most videos. You might notice a significant downgrade in performance when playing games or using intensive programs. While this might be a problem for some users, the good news is that the effect is only temporary and should only last a few minutes here and there.

Limited Parental Controls

There is some good and bad news here. The good news is that K7 Total Security comes with parental controls. This is good if there are younger users accessing the computer. You don't want them to have unlimited access to the internet. You also don't want them on the computer all the time. Parental controls allow you to set limits on your children so that they use the internet responsibly.

While you do get some basic tools here, the parental controls are very limited. It can prevent children from accessing certain material, but that's about the extent of it. This can be a problem for parents who want more advanced parental controls. It's good that the option is here, but it's very limited compared to other programs.

Reports

If you're unsure if the program is running or catching malware, then you can always check the reports. K7 Total Security offers fairly robust reports. You can see when it scanned your computer, what it found and how often it has removed malware. This shows you that it's keeping you safe. It can also report on other features, such as reducing spam in your inbox, preventing children from accessing certain websites or blocking files from external media.

While this is an optional section, you may want to explore it every now and then to see what the program is doing for you.

Most Features Run Automatically

Most of the tools in K7 Total Security run automatically. This ensures that they work in the background even if you're not paying attention. Some of the tools must be manually activated though. This includes the parental controls, privacy service and several others. Just be sure to go through the program when you first download it. You can then set reminders for yourself to run these scans or use these features.

Pros

  • Very easy interface that anyone can understand.
  • Has a wide variety of tools for reducing viruses and keeping your computer safe.
  • The disc cleaning feature will clean up your hard drive by reducing fragmentation.

Cons

  • The program is heavier than other antivirus programs.
  • The parental controls are limited.