360 Total Security 2024
In this guide we’ll walk you through downloading and installing the latest version of 360 Total Security 2024 for your computer. First download the full installation file for the antivirus to your computer. Then run the downloaded file 360TS_Setup_Mini.exe to start the installation. In the first window select the license and terms of use by checking the appropriate boxes and click “Next.” Then click “Install” to continue. The installation steps will complete automatically. Once the process is finished you will see the program’s interface on your screen. This means the antivirus is now ready to use.
Let’s talk a bit about how to use this. Pay close attention!
The 360 Total Security interface is divided into five main sections. The first section “Full Control” houses tools like Speedup Virus Scan Cleanup and WiFi Security Check. On the right-hand side you’ll find the “Check Now” button. When you click this button the program will automatically start its first virus scan. While the scan is running you’ll notice that the Total Security is simultaneously identifying and fixing startup items and junk files to speed up your computer. Afterward the Total Security will perform a virus scan. Any detected threats will be displayed in the Cleanup window. Finally the AV will check your WiFi security for potential issues and resolve any problems it finds.
As you can see the Total Security is user-friendly and straightforward to use. Let’s take a closer look at what you can do in the virus scan window.
Virus Scan Options
This window provides a brief explanation of the importance of virus scanning. To skip this information click the “skip” link in the bottom right corner. This will take you to a new window where you can select your virus scan options. There are three scan options available:
1) Quick Virus Scan
A quick virus scan primarily targets the Windows directory usually the C drive. This allows for the immediate removal of any viruses affecting your computer as viruses often target this drive first.
2) Full Virus Scan
This option performs a comprehensive scan of all your computer’s hardware components. Our antivirus detects and removes viruses wherever they may be hiding. A full scan can take anywhere from 1 to 4 hours depending on the amount of data on your computer. Therefore it’s unnecessary to perform a full scan frequently. After a full scan there’s no need to rescan other directories like D F or G drives as viruses are rarely found on these drives.
3) Custom Virus Scan
Another option provided by Total Security is the Custom Virus Scan. This tool allows you to select specific files to scan. Since only the selected files are scanned you save time. This can also help resolve slow startup issues on your computer. However this feature is not available in the trial version.
Additional Features of Total Security
Beyond these features Total Security offers various tools for more comprehensive cleaning such as “File Analysis” “Quarantine” and “Safe List.” Let me briefly explain these.
File Analysis
This section helps you gather information about detected threats. If you have a file that you believe is not a virus such as a keygen you can start a process to prevent it from being deleted. The Quarantine screen on the other hand is where viruses that are awaiting your “Delete” or “Restore” commands are located. The Safe List screen displays the location of scanned files on your computer. Marking files as safe here means they will no longer be scanned which can speed up future virus scans.
Program Speedup Screen
This screen prevents unnecessary antiviruses from starting up at system startup. For example plugins like “Java Update Scheduler” “Adobe Flash Player Update Service” and “Google Update Task” can be disabled to prevent your computer from slowing down. Don’t worry! These are not malicious software. They are simply programs that you don’t need running all the time. The program will identify which items should be disabled and then show them to you. So to help speed up your computer simply click the optimization button.
Cleanup Screen
This tool frees up space on your hard drives by deleting unnecessary files and folders. It can be used to remove “junk files” “internet cache” “temporary files from games and applications” and even “unused Windows system files” and “registry entries.” Simply click the “scan” button to start the scan. Review the results and delete unnecessary files to complete the cleanup.
Toolbox
The latest version of 360 Total Security AV includes a toolbox divided into three sections: “Hotfix” “Sandbox Tool” and “System Backup Cleaner.” At the bottom of this section you’ll find a survey screen to evaluate the program’s performance and provide feedback to help improve it.
Additionally click the “Update” button to perform Registry and Security Updates. You can also change the folder location for update packages in the advanced settings. No configuration is necessary for the sandbox tool as the default settings provide optimal performance.
Whether you have an older version or the latest 2024 version using the 360 Total Security antivirus is easy. So don’t wait any longer. I recommend purchasing a license key to protect your computer right away. You won’t be disappointed.
Uninstalling the Program
Uninstalling the program is as simple as installing it. Go to the Control Panel find the 360 Total Security logo and click the uninstall button. The rest will be automated.
