fast and effective anti-virus software, alternative to kaspersky

Thor Antivirus has more than just its name in common with the God of Thunder, this is one of the fastest-scanning antivirus software packages on the market. However, there is much more to this software than simple virus protection, it is designed to provide a total system health package for the computer system.

Product Key Features

Thor Antivirus has passed the European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research (EICAR) tests, this means it is a highly effective antivirus package. As well as detecting and removing viruses, this package is able to detect and remove malware. Thor is ideal for faster web-surfing, it automatically detects and blocks adware, blocking pop-ups and guarding against Trojan viruses and the introduction of rootkits. The software will also assess system vulnerability and perform regular system health checks. Thor is also able to completely clean browser histories, including cached files, helping to remove the backdoor for many viruses.

App Quality

Thor antivirus is very basic software, this is a good thing, as the software merely does its job without being intrusive. The app gives information on each high-speed scan, including types of virus and malware detected and removed. The system health checks give users updates on any issues with their software, adding to peace of mind. There have been some bugs, including users having to select HD volume with each scan. However, Thor is effective, fast and has excellent customer support.