Wednesday, January 27, 2016

eMule 0.50b Beta 1 BETA

eMule is a filesharing client which is based on the eDonkey2000 network but offers more features than the standard client.
  • Clients use several networks to create one reliable network. (ED2K, Source Exchange, Kad) Kad is now in an open testphase.
  • eMule's Queue and Credit system helps to ensure that everyone will get the file he wants by promoting those that upload back to the network.
  • eMule is completely free. eMule is also completely free of any Adware, Spyware, and ect. We do this for fun and knowledge, not for money.
  • Each file checked for corruptions while downloading to ensure an error free file.
  • The eMules Intelligent Corruption Control helps to speed up the correction of corrupted parts.
  • Auto priorities and Source management allows you to start many downloads without having to monitor them.
  • The Preview function allows you to look at your Videos and Archives before they are completed. For video previewing, we recommend the Video Lan Client.
  • The eMule features webservices and a webserver that allows you to have quick access to and from the internet.
  • You can create categories for your download to organize them.
  • To find the file you want, eMule offers a wide range of search possibilities which include: Servers (Local, and Global), web based (Jigle, and Filedonkey), and Kad (Still in Alpha).
  • eMule also allows you to use very complex Boolean searches that make the searches much more flexible.
  • With the messaging and friend system, you can send messages to other Clients and add them as friends. In your friend list, you can always see if a friend is online.
  • With the build in IRC client, you can chat with other downloaders and chatters around the globe.


Monday, January 25, 2016

Baidu PC Faster 5.1

Screenshot 1Baidu PC Faster is an optimizing suite that scans your PC and then cleans it up after detecting any issues. The application has four cleaning modes and covers over 300 cleaning checkpoints.
Screenshot 2Baidu continually updates their process database to provide you with a full range of PC accelerations through the SpeedUp and FasterNow functions. It also utilizes the engine from Baidu Anti-Virus to scan your system for any threats.

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Key features include:
  • Releases trapped memory to make your PC run faster.
  • Optimizes your PC's resources to make your games run smoother.
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot.
  • Intuitive user interface.
Overall, Baidu PC Faster has a clean, modern user interface with changeable skins. It is a good tool that can scan and clean up your system to provide noticeable improvements in speed and response times. It has a powerful antivirus scanning tool, and it comes with a few useful functions too, such as the WiFi Hotspot creator.


Sunday, January 24, 2016

Avira System Speedup 2.1.11.1086

Avira System Speedup is the one-click tune-up suite that accelerates your speed, deep cleans your PC, thereby freeing up storage space on your hard drive, and prolonging your PC’s battery life.
Avira System Speedup is broken down into 3 Feature sets:
  • Analyze
  • Clean
  • Optimize
Screenshot 3Avira System Speedup will first of all analyze your system to ascertain if it requires cleaning and then optimizing. The 'Analyze' feature has a Process Manager, Disk Analyzer, Driver Monitor, and a Disk Doctor. Each of these tools when run, brings back a comprehensive image on the state of your system
Screenshot 1Once all the data has been automatically gathered by the analytical processes, Avira System Speedup can "Clean' your PC by running a Registry Cleaner, Disk Wiper, Privacy Cleaner, Junk File Cleaner, File Shredder, and Uninstaller.
Screenshot 2Finally, the 'Optimize' process comes into play. The System Optimizer, Service Manager, Startup Manager, File Encryption, and Speedup Scheduler all run in cooperation with Avira System Speedup's Smart Defragmenter
Overall, Avira System Speedup is a comprehensive system cleaning tool that has stacks of features and provides you with lots of data regarding your PC. The user interface is easy to navigate and it has a fresh, modern look to it. The scanning tools is strong and penetrates deeply into the recesses of your PC to root out the data it needs. Because of this it leaves quite a large footprint upon use.

Auto Window Manager 1.5

Auto Window Manager automatically manages any window that you specify. By using Auto Window Manager, you can set windows to automatically maximize (minimize, normal, minimize to tray, stay on top) each time they opened.
Screenshot 1Auto Window Manager works with almost any application, including web browsers and Notepad, etc. The application will stay open in the system tray whilst it is running.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
  • Automatically maximize or minimize or normal all new windows you specify.
  • Adds several menu items to standard window system menu.
  • Minimize the current window to system tray.
  • Automatically minimize all new windows you specify to system tray.
  • Automatically keep all new windows you specify always on top.
  • Show window property of applicatio such as: window handle, class name, process ID etc.
  • Auto Refresh Internet explorer at custom intervals.
  • Apply transparency effect from 0% to 100% rate to any program in Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7.
Auto Window Manager adds numerous menu items to the standard window menu, accessible via application icon in the title bar. Available commands include: minimize to system tray, always keep window on top, set window transparency, align window, resize window.

Auslogics Disk Defrag 6.2.0.0

Auslogics Disk Defrag is a compact and fast defragmentation tool that supports both FAT 16/32, and NTFS file systems. It's supplied with advanced disk optimization techniques, which will remedy your system sluggishness and crashes caused by disk fragmentation.
Screenshot 2Disk fragmentation leads to system slowdowns, PC crashes, slow startups and shutdowns. Auslogics Disk Defrag is designed for fast defragmentation of modern hard disks.
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Features:
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  • Defrag and optimize
  • Free space consolidation
  • System files smart placement
  • Keeping the MFT reserved zone clear
  • Single file or folder defragmentation
  • List of fragmented files
  • Auto-defrag mode
  • Scheduled defragmentation
  • Customizing disk defrag
  • Multiple languages

Ace Utilities 6.0.0.0

Screenshot 1Screenshot 2Ace Utilities is a collection of tools to optimize and speedup your system performance. It contains utilities to clean the system registry, temporary files on your disks, erase unwanted applications and clear your Internet browser history, cache, and cookies.
Screenshot 3Key features include:
  • Registry cleaner.
  • Disk cleaner.
  • Browser cleaner.
  • Fix broken start menu and desktop shortcuts.
  • Duplicate file remover.
  • Application uninstaller.
Ace Utilities lets you undertake a number of useful tweaks, such as the ability to control which startup programs load automatically with Windows. You can also find duplicate files, fix broken shortcuts and uninstall applications. Other features include secure file deletion, shred recycle bin, disk space analysis, and an empty folder finder.

CCleaner 5.13.5460

Watch Improving PC Boot Time Using CCleaner

Improving PC Boot Time Using CCleaner

Probably the most popular freeware cleaner globally with over 1 billion downloads since its launch in 2003. Piriform’s CCleaner is a quick and easy to use program which makes your computer faster, more secure and more reliable. CCleaner removes cookies, temporary files and various other unused data that clogs up your operating system. This frees up valuable hard disk space allowing your system to run faster. Removing this data also protects your anonymity meaning you can browse online more securely. The built in Registry Cleaner fixes errors and broken settings to make your computer more stable. The simple, intuitive UI and rapid but powerful cleaning make CCleaner a favourite among novices and techies alike. Professional, Network, Business and Technician Editions of CCleaner are also available for serious users.
Browsing the internet your computer picks up a whole host of unnecessary files, cookies and history. The same thing happens when you run most programs on your computer – lots of temporary files and settings are saved. CCleaner removes these unused files and settings to free up valuable hard drive space, enabling your system to run faster. The default settings only focus on typical junk files and locations so you’re unlikely to lose important information unless you alter these. A Startup Cleaner also helps you to identify and remove unused programs running in the background when you start your computer. This makes the startup time shorter and puts less strain on your hard drive throughout use. 
Less Crashes & System Errors
If you notice lots of system freezes, error messages and often experience crashes, the chances are your registry become cluttered with unused files and broken settings. CCleaner’s fully featured Registry Cleaner identifies these issues and fixes them. The registry analysis takes seconds and cleaning just a little bit longer. Prompts advise you when to save backups to avoid losing important data.
More Secure Browsing
Advertisers and websites track your behaviour online with cookies. Saved passwords, cached data and internet histories make your identity less secure. CCleaner removes these files to make your browsing experience confidential, meaning you are less likely to suffer from identity theft and/or online fraud. The military grade Drive Wiper ensures any data you want to be permanently deleted, stays deleted.
Customisable Cleaning
CCleaner Tools and Options tabs allow you to customise cleaning options to fit your needs. If you are not a savvy user, you might want to stick with the safe default settings. Advanced users can uninstall unwanted programs, select which cookies to save, customise cleaning settings and setup system monitoring.
Summary
CCleaner has earned its position at the top of the freeware cleaners offering the sort of features premium programs struggle to compete with. The clean, intuitive UI makes it one of the easiest programs to use, but don’t let its size and simplicity fool you. This is a powerful utility for improving your computers performance. Piriform’s regular update process means CCleaner is constantly improving and its popularity will continue to grow.

Airy 2.0.135

Airy is a useful application which allows you to download and keep all your best YouTube videos at hand. It is a very good tool for downloading YouTube videos on the Windows platform. You can save your videos in different resolutions and file types. You can easily download full HD and 4K Ultra HD resolution videos to your hard drive and enjoy a them at any time you need them..
Key features include:
  • You can keep the video and watch it even if the original uploader removed it from YouTube.
  • You can watch HD videos without depending on connection speeds.
  • You can transfer the video to watch it on mobile devices.
  • You can extract MP3 audio out of video without keeping the video.
  • Enjoy the freedom of sharing the video anytime anywhere.
Airy downloads MP4, WebM, FLV, and 3GP file types and it also can extract MP3 audio from YouTube videos; simply paste the YouTube link in Airy, choose MP3 from file types list and click 'Download'.
Airy's browser integration allows you to simply click a bookmark to add the video's URL to Airy for downloading. Overall, the application is quite basic, which makes it easy to use, but it lacks many of the features and options that are common to YouTube downloaders, like drag-and-drop and batch processing. The trial version has some limitations and will only allow you to download 2 free YouTube videos to test the application.


EA Download Manager 8.0.3.427

EA Download Manager (formerly EA Link or EA Downloader) is an application that enables you to download games and related content directly to your computer. This application also provides one location for you to manage and organize your EA digital content.
EA Download Manager is simple to use. You can download and install this small application in a matter of minutes.
EA Download Manager was replaced by Origin.





VDownloader 4.2.1739

VDownloader is an app that allows you to download and save video from any major website to your PC. The user interface is clean and crisp with a standard set-up. The content you download can be stored in numerous video formats.
VDownloader supports conversion to most popular formats for devices such as iPod, iPad, iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone.
VDownloader can download batches, import and export files and check for RSS updates.
Key features include*:
  • Copy/paste a list of URL’s to download and convert several videos simultaneously.
  • Use the built-in proxy to access videos even if access is blocked in your country.
  • Schedule video downloads at a specified time and/or when your PC is idle in order to conserve bandwidth and CPU power.
  • Conserve disk space by adjusting the resolution and/or frame rate of the output video on-the-fly.
  • Share your favourite videos by posting them to your social network.
Overall VDownloader is a lightweight app that is easy to use and works with almost any video website you can think of.
*Some features are only available in the Pro version of the app.

Easy MP3 Downloader 4.7.5.2

Image result for Easy MP3Easy MP3 Downloader is an audio download tool that enables you to search, access and download over 100 million songs.
The app is easy to use and has some neat features. For instance, it can update the latest lists for USA Airplay Hot 100 automatically every week and offers some recommendations for various tracks across different genres.
Key Features Include:
  • 100 MILLION tracks to choose from.
  • Intuitive interface.
  •  Recommend hot songs to download.
  • Try music first before you download.
  • Compatible with various portable devices.
Overall, Easy MP3 Downloader is a simple search and download tool that can find almost any music file you need. It is lightweight and consumes hardly any system resources. There is a vast database of music files to choose from. The downside is the free trial version only allows you to download your first five files for free and there is no way to ascertain the source material of the files you download, so you are unable to tell if they are from legitimate sources or not.

FLV Downloader 5.12.1

FLV Downloader is really handy tool that allows you to download and convert videos from YouTube, and numerous other similar sites, easily and simply. It has a very straightforward interface and plenty of options.
FLV Downloader can also convert your downloaded videos to MP4, FLV, WMV, MOV, AVI, MPEG, DVD, 3GP, and other formats, so that you can store them for later viewing on your PC, iOS device, PSP, or Android device.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
  • Download videos from hundreds of video sites.
  • Accelerate downloads by up to 5x.
  • Download 4K, 2K, HD 1080p, HD 720p, and HQ videos from video sites.
  • Drag and Drop support.
  • One-click download.
The application also lets you extract audio from video media and save the data in MP3, WAV, WMA, or AC3 formats. You can also use one of the numerous ready-made presets for your output formats too. However, if you don’t want to use the presets you can customize the output video/audio format settings too.
Overall, FLV Downloader provides you with lots of downloading and conversion options in a streamlined application. It works quickly and effectively and can be navigated by users of all levels of expertise. The only downside we can see is you can't initiate multiple downloads simultaneously in this version.


MP4 Downloader 3.11.1

MP4 Downloader is handy little tool that allows you to download and convert videos from lots of video sites, easily and simply. It has an easy to navigate interface and plenty of options to tweak. MP4 Downloader is powerful but easy to use, and it integrates with your web browser, so you can download any video within one click; whilst watching your video of choice, just click the Download Video button on your browser and the video will be downloaded to your computer.
MP4 Downloader can also convert your downloaded videos to WMV, FLV, MOV, MP3, and other formats, so that you can store them for later viewing on your PC, iOS device, Android device, or PSP.

KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
  • Download videos from hundreds of video sites.
  • Accelerated downloads.
  • Download 4K, 2K, HD 1080p, HD 720p, and HQ videos.
  • Drag and Drop support.
  • One-click downloads.
The application also lets you extract audio from video media and save the data in MP3, WAV, WMA, or AC3 format. You can also use one of the ready made presets for your output formats too. However, if you don’t like the presets you can simply customize the output video/audio format settings to your liking.
Overall, MP4 Downloader works quickly and effectively and can be navigated by users of all levels of expertise. It is a good tool for downloading and converting MP4 files and it's free to try for 10 days with premium features enabled. This should be enough time to test it out sufficiently to see if it's what you need

Free Torrent Downloader 1.0.45.119

Free Torrent Downloader is an easy-to-use, powerful and free torrent app that includes all the functionality that you will need to successfully manage your torrents. It is highly configurable and has a simple user interface.
Key Features:
  • Designed for fast and easy downloads.
  • No speed or size limit.
  • User Guide included.
  • Torrent download management.
  • Highly configurable.
  • Lightweight.
  • Intuitive user interface.
Free Torrent Downloader can be tweaked in such a way that a variety of options can be altered to allow you to set the configuration to your liking. You can start torrent downloader when system starts, set queue and download limits, alter the location of downloaded files, and use other ports and networks when the main server is unavailable.
Overall, Free Torrent Downloader is not too bad for a relatively lightweight app that has a small footprint. On the plus side, it has been designed for fast and easy downloads that don't interfere with other apps on your system, such as Skype. You can still play games, and or stream videos with no interference. On thee downside, although the interface is simple, it does look tired and old, and there are other, well known torrent apps on the market to choose from.

Friday, January 22, 2016

Star Downloader Free 1.45

Screenshot 1Star Downloader is a download manager that accelerates your downloads by splitting the files into several parts and downloading them simultaneously. Download speeds are increased further by choosing the fastest mirror sites.
Screenshot 2You may automatically resume broken downloads if your connection is lost or if your computer accidentally shuts down. With the scheduler, you can download files at certain times of the day. Star Downloader may also automatically connect to your ISP and hang-up upon completion of downloads.
Screenshot 3To help you organize and manage your downloads there is an advanced category system and an integrated unzipping utility can automatically unzip and install downloaded files. Star Downloader also integrates with your antivirus program to automatically scan files upon completion of the download.
Star Downloader supports FTP and HTTP. Proxy is also supported.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Instagram Downloader 2.3.0.0

Instagram Downloader is a lightweight app that enables you to gather the data you need to download Instagram images both simply and effectively. The user name to your specific Instagram account is all you require to grab the data that you need to download your images .
Key features include:
  • Quickly download and export all URLs of each Instagram photo from a user account.
  • Extremely easy to use, even for novice users.
Instagram Downloader is essentially a batch URL downloader. You don't actually download your images, but rather a text file with a URL that leads to each file on an Instagram account. In order to actually get your images, you will need to paste the URLs, in bulk, into a download manager.
Although this is a good app, it would be better if Instagram Downloader came equipped with an automatic downloader of its own, rather than having to use a third party app. Apart from that issue, the app does exactly what is says on the tin.

Internet Download Manager 6.25 Build 10


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Manually Starting A Download In IDM

Internet Download Manager is the choice of many, when it comes to increasing download speeds up to 5x. IDM has a clever download logic accelerator that features intelligent dynamic file segmentation and incorporates safe multipart downloading technology to increase the speed of your downloads. IDM reuses available connections without additional connections to gain the best acceleration performance.
Internet Download Manager houses a comprehensive error recovery system with resume capability features. These will restart interrupted downloads due to lost connections, network issues, power outages and system shutdowns. IDM has a simple GUI, which makes it easy to use, or if you prefer, you can use Internet Download Manager from the command line interface.
Features include:
  • Resume and schedule downloads.
  • Resume capability
  • Error Recovery
  • Proxy Server Support
  • FTP and HTTP Protocol Support
  • MP3 audio and MPEG video content processing
  • Multilingual support
IDM will integrate effortlessly into your web browser of choice, whether that be Microsoft Internet Explorer, Opera, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, in fact almost all other popular browsers are supported to automatically handle your downloads. You can download music and video files in the form of MP3, FLV, MPEG and a multitude of other formats.
This latest version of IDM (6.18) has resolved issues with 1080p HD video recognition in Google Chrome. There is also a new feature to take over https downloads in Google Chrome (it adds a feature to Show download this video/audio panel for https videos in the browser). IDM has also added Windows 8 compatibility and it features Windows 7 and Windows Vista support Internet Download Manager also adds improved integration for IE 10 and IE based browsers, has an improved toolbar, and lots of other improvements and features such as a video page grabber, a redeveloped scheduler and MMS protocol support

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

UC Browser for PC 5.5.9936.1004

UC Browser is a fresh looking browser that runs and feels like Google's Chrome browser. UC Browser has all the functionality of Chrome, with web extensions and developer tools available to install. The browser doesn't, however, come with the built in PDF viewer and Flash Player that you get with Google's browser.
Key Features Include:                                  
  • Fast Downloads: Enjoy high speed downloads with a resume option when interrupted and a smart file manager.
  • Smooth Browsing: Load photos and links beforehand so you can open them instantly later on for non-stop browsing.                                                                    
  • Cloud Sync: Seamlessly switch between UC Browser across your devices by syncing your open tabs and bookmarks.                                                                         
  • Fun & Easy to Use: Customizable speed dials, themes and add-ons, plus unique and user-friendly features make your browsing easier and fun!
UC Browser does come with dual rendering engines: Chromium’s Blink which works for most things including HTML5, and Microsoft’s Trident for webpages that have been designed to be used with IE (a necessary requirement for many Chinese websites, including online banking), the browser will automatically switch between the two or you can toggle it manually.
Overall, the fresh look and simple user interface, makes UC Browser an interesting choice for those users who want a change.

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Baidu Spark Browser 43.22.1000.452

Baidu Spark Browser is based on Chromium, the same engine which runs Google Chrome. Although Baidu Spark Browser has a standard design, it does have some nice features such as changeable skins and a good user interface.
The app has a nice integration with Facebook as well as features for downloading videos, screenshot capture, torrent download, open downloads manager, and account protection.
One helpful feature is the sidebar. This gives you quick access to bookmarks and downloads, a zoom function to enlarge or shrink the page, and a widget for Facebook. The really cool feature though, is the ability to use gestures with the mouse to accomplish specific actions, such as closing or opening a new tab, or navigating forwards and backwards. The downside is that you can't create new customized gestures.
Key features include:
  • Media Downloader.
  • Browser Doctor.
  • Full-Page Screenshots.
  • Mouse Gestures.
  • Account Syncing.
Baidu Spark Browser also has some nice security features. It comes with a built-in virus scanner and an adware block. There is also an extra function, which prevents other apps from modifying your existing security and privacy settings.
Overall, Baidu Spark Browser is a good looking browser with some cool features such as the gesture controls and media downloader. The setup is very similar to Chrome and the Facebook integration works very well. The sidebar is also a useful tool that isn't too intrusive.

McAfee Labs Stinger 12.1.0.1423




Stinger is a quick and installation-free standalone tool for detecting and removing prevalent malware and threats, ideal if your PC is already infected. While not a replacement for full fledged antivirus software, Stinger is updated multiple times a week to include detection for newer Fake Alert variants and prevalent viruses.





ESET NOD32 AntiVirus 9.0.349.14

ESET NOD32 Antivirus is the most effective protection you can find to combat today's huge volumes of Internet and email threats. It provides comprehensive antivirus and antispyware protection without affecting your computer's performance.
Using advanced ThreatSense® technology, ESET NOD32 Antivirus proactively protects you from new attacks, even during the critical first hours when other vendors' products aren't aware the attack even exists. ESET NOD32 Antivirus detects and disables both known and unknown viruses, trojans, worms, adware, spyware, rootkits and other Internet threats.
ESET NOD32 Antivirus is also one of the fastest antivirus solutions, so fast you won't even notice it running. And it's both incredibly easy to use yet simple to tailor for your specific needs.
Key Benefits:
  • Protection from the Unknown
  • Finds Malware Other AV Companies Missed
  • Built for Speed
  • Easy on Your System
  • Easy on You

Norton 360 21.3.0.12 Norton 360 21.3.0.12

Virus scanner, firewall, data backup, anti-theft and parental control - Norton 360 target’s all those user that like to use only one program for their digital protection. An intuitive user interface allows for easy execution of all above tasks. Hard-disks, memory cards, USB drives and other media can be scanned for viruses, trojans and spyware either ad-hoc or on a regular basis. The Anti-virus signature frequently updates automatically to ensure protection against latest malware and viruses. Backups can be stored locally or online in Symantec’s cloud storage. A browser extension warns users of web threats. This includes highlighting malicious search results on Google, Bing and Yahoo. To protect user identity, login data like usernames and passwords are encrypted and saved on Symantec’s secure servers.


Norton AntiVirus 21.3.0.12

Norton Antivirus stops viruses, worms, spyware, bots, and more - Keeps your system protected against all types of malicious threats. Norton Insight delivers innovative intelligence-driven technology for faster, fewer, shorter scans. Rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes provide you with up-to-the-minute protection. Norton will also prevent virus-infected emails and instant messages from spreading, so you can feel secure while you keep in touch. Lastly, Norton blocks browser exploits and protects against infected Web sites. Surf the Internet with confidence.
Key Technologies:
  • Antivirus software
  • Spyware remover
  • Bot protection
  • Browser protection
  • Internet worm protection
  • Intrusion prevention
  • OS and application protection
  • Rapid pulse updates
  • Recovery tool*
  • Rootkit detection
  • Norton Insight
  • SONAR behavioral protection

360 Total Security 8.0.0.1046

360 Total Security builds upon QIHU’s 360 Total Security Essential product. Not only can it carry out essential security functions, but it does so with a clean user interface that has a modern, yet simple and intuitive feel to it.
360 Total Security has a new, enhanced feature set including Real-time Protection to stop viruses and malware, even before they reach your PC. 360 Total Security can bolster your PC against malware and other types of malicious attack. It has also been designed help your system be fully optimized and run more smoothly.
Key features include:
  • Antivirus protection.
  • Browser protection.
  • Download protection.
  • Online shopping protection.
  • Data hijacking protection.
  • USB Drive protection.
  • Webcam protection.
  • Chat protection.
  • Superior threat detection.
  • Layered protection.
  • Real-time threat detection.
  • Enhanced user interface.
  • Computer Speedup.
  • Junk Files Cleanup.
  • WiFi Router Protection.
Unlike traditional antivirus software, 360 Total Security does not slow your PC down with heavy virus definitions; instead it has a relatively light footprint that requires much less RAM and disk usage than other security products on the market. This is mainly owing to the fact the application does not need to download a heavy virus database and keep updating it.
360 Total Security includes the ability to perform a full system check, which integrates award winning antivirus engines to provide you with state of the art virus detection and protection capabilities. These engines include 360 Cloud Scan Engine, 360 QVMII AI Engine, Avira, and Bitdefender.
For a quality, free security product that has premium features, including tools to clean up plugins and junk files, and perform system performance enhancements, 360 Total Security is a good choice that ticks all the boxes across the board.