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Bitdefender Total Security

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If what you want is every possible security component in one integrated package, Bitdefender Total Security is exactly what you need. It's an Editors' Choice for security mega-suite.

Main Window

If you've turned off any of the protective layers of Bitdefender Total Security, the top banner changes from saying Protected in green to At Risk in red. Just turn on Autopilot to correct the situation.

Premium Tools

Opening the Tools page in Bitdefender's standalone antivirus or entry-level suite just displays an invitation to upgrade. In this suite, the top of Bitdefender's line, you get all the premium tools.

OneClick Optimizer

The OneClick Optimizer quickly finds junk files, privacy issues, and useless or erroneous data in the Registry. One more click and it wipes away those problems, freeing up space on your hard drive.

Startup Optimizer

Bitdefender actually times how long your system takes to start, and how much of that startup time is due to programs that load at boot time. You can use it to disable or delay any of the startup items.

Disk Cleanup

The inner ring of Disk Cleanup's chart represents the biggest folders in the selected location (the C: drive, in this case), while the outer ring represents the contents of the biggest folder in the inner ring.

Another Device

You can use your Bitdefender licenses to install protection on other Windows, macOS, or Android devices. Because iOS support is limited, you don't have to expend a license to install Bitdefender on an iOS device.

Mac Protection

Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac is an Editors' Choice in the Mac arena. Note, though, that it's much simpler than the feature-packed security suite you get on Windows.

Android Privacy Advisor

Installed on an Android device, Bitdefender gives you malware protection, anti-theft, privacy analysis, and more. Here the Privacy Advisor has identified which possibly risky permissions are required by each app on the device.

Account Privacy

Once you add all your email addresses to the Account Privacy scanner (available only in mobile editions) Bitdefender can check its databases to report any that may have been exposed in a data breach.

Remote Locate

By logging in to Bitdefender Central, you can locate, lock, or wipe a lost or stolen mobile device. If it's an Android device, you can also send a message, with an optional loud alarm.