Quick Heal Antivirus Review 2024 - Does it Actually Work? 

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6.8
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Ranked 42nd from 74 antivirus companies
Ranked 42nd from 74 antivirus companies
Katarina Glamoslija
Katarina Glamoslija
Published on: November 17, 2023

Quick Heal Review: Quick Expert Summary

Quick Heal Total Security claims to offer “robust protection for your PC” that protects against malware, financial theft, and spyware in addition to including a parental control function. Here’s my assessment.

Security

Quick Heal contains both automatic and customizable scanning modes. While the former will check your files and directories according to the default system settings, the latter lets you choose which areas of the system to scan for viruses. You can also configure a default action in the event that malicious code is detected on your system. The software has also been proven to perform well under test conditions, and the AV-Test Institute has given it a “Top Product” rating. During my test, it immediately flagged the EICAR test virus file as malicious.

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Those are just the basics, however. The software also includes the Advance DNAScan tool which provides continuous monitoring for unsafe programs. Behavior-based antivirus tools provide stronger protection over signature-based models, and I was glad to see that Quick Heal has included both features in this tool.

Additionally, the program includes an Automatic Rogueware Scan which runs off a separate definitions database specifically looking for rogueware. Rogueware is an increasingly prominent threat which installs malware masquerading as malware removal tools.

Features

Besides its rich selection of scanning options, Quick Heal Total Security also includes some internet security features. These include an anti-keylogger tool, automatic scan scheduler, and a parental control system.

I tested out the keylogger and it blocked access to the download page for popular Windows keylogger Spyrix and then quarantined the program once I installed it from a USB drive—this is impressive as other software titles’ keylogger protection can often be bypassed this way.

The parental control feature is also extremely well-designed and would give any other tool a run for its money. It directly integrates with your system accounts, which makes it easy to block certain categories of websites. Choosing which categories of websites to block for young browsers isn’t always simple so the system prepares filtering templates based on users’ ages. The parental control module also features an application control tool which locks down access to certain programs on the computer itself.

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This is a tool that I haven’t come across much before and the combination of web-based and program-level filtering gives parents peace of mind. Finally, there’s a tool that allows administrators (ie, parents) to restrict PC access according to time and day.

Another less common tool included in Quick Heal Total Security is a PC tuner. This includes some tuneup tools, such as a disk defragmenter, that aim to improve the performance of your operating system. Within one minute of initiating the scan, the system had identified several items in my file registry and hard drive that needed cleanup. The cleaning itself took place automatically and I was back to running a fully optimized system within minutes.

Ease of use

Quick Heal Total Security is downloaded from the Quick Heal website. Although I downloaded the installation utility in under a minute, the program initiated a lengthy download process before installing the program.

Personally, I always prefer when the initial definitions download happens in the background after the program has installed. Asides from the somewhat lengthy initial installing, however, using the program proved to be an absolute cinch. There’s a central dashboard-style program for overseeing all of the system’s moving parts and the installation process generated separate launchers to quickly access additional components such as the performance tuner and malware scanner. The dashboard features five main buttons to quickly access the deeper menus for the various scanning options and a check mark indicator on the “home” page provides an immediate indication of the system’s health.

Support

Quick Heal offers a comprehensive support program, including telephone support, email ticketing system, web-based knowledge base, live chat, and a remarkable remote support functionality within the program. The tool is essentially the Teamviewer feature built into the software, allowing for seamless remote support. Those who have used Teamviewer in the past know how easy it is to create an ID and password that lets a technician remotely gain control of your computer. Quick Heal shines in this aspect, making it straightforward to let a live chat technician remotely set up scans or troubleshoot issues.

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Pricing

Total Security is at the top of Quick Heal’s product line, incorporating components from Antivirus Pro, Internet Security, and adding others like Secure Delete, Data Theft Protection, and the PC tuneup tool. I would have liked subscription periods longer than only one year and the option to protect more than three devices, but the solution is an excellent value considering its scanning and security features.

Quick Heal Products & Pricing

Quick Heal Antivirus Pro
$30.00 / year
Quick Heal Internet Security
$40.00 / year
Quick Heal Total Security Multi-Device
$75.00 / year
Bottom Line

Quick Heal Total Security gives you all the antivirus, antimalware, and anti-rogueware tools that you could ever need. The price is great and the support is top notch.

About the Author
Katarina Glamoslija
Katarina Glamoslija
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About the Author

Katarina Glamoslija is Head Content Manager at SafetyDetectives. She has nearly a decade of experience researching, testing, and reviewing cybersecurity products and investigating best practices for online safety and data protection. Before joining SafetyDetectives, she was Content Manager and Chief Editor of several review websites, including one about antiviruses and another about VPNs. She also worked as a freelance writer and editor for tech, medical, and business publications. When she’s not a “Safety Detective”, she can be found traveling (and writing about it on her small travel blog), playing with her cats, and binge-watching crime dramas.

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Mr Sushil
Mr Sushil
India
1.0
Just slows down the machine
Windows User
Quickheal just slows down your machine, much more than any malware. Default Windows Defender does much better job in detecting anomalies in the system than this crap antivirus.
OTT
OTT
India
1.0
QUICKHEAL TOTAL SECURITY A FRAUD WORSE THAT FREE ANTIVIRUS NOW
Windows User
I AM CUSTOMER OF QUICK HEAL TOTAL SECURITY SINCE LAST 10 YEARS.....WHAT I REALISED THAT LAST 3/4 YEARS AT LEAST THEY ARE CHEATING PEOPLE SIMPLY BUT NO GOOD UPDATES......A TOTAL SECURITY THAT NOT EVEN KILL A BASIC MALWARE EVEN BASIC BROWSER PYING ALMOST RS. 4000 FOR THAT TO GET ONLY BROWSER PROTECTION IS IR JUSTIFIED?ALL WHAT QUICKHEAL GIVES YOU IS FOLDER LOCK N BROWSER PROTECTION EMERGENCY DISK ETC BUT VIRUS OR MALWARE PROTECTION FORGET IT I SUBMITTED REPORT MORE THAT 1000 TIMES WITHOUT ANY RESULT THEY DO NOT SEE ANY VIRUS REPORT THESE DAYS THEY DO NOT BOTHER TO KILL ANY VIRUS AFTER SUBMISSION OF SYSTEM INFORMTION LIKE OLDER DAYS.......IT IS NO ANIVIRUS COMPANY NOW IT IS A PURE FARUD COMPANY NOW.......
Maulik Shah
Maulik Shah
India
1.0
Poor Virus Database & Support
Windows User
I have reported numerous time to quick heal regarding malware and trojan being identified by windows defender but quick heal couldn't find it. Even quick heal firewall fails to give basic level protection like blocking network packets transmitted to unknown website by malware. Its support is very poor, I have submitted malware files I received a notice from server provider because quick heal couldn't protect it.

Don't fall for cheaper price, quick heal is terrible. Sad that I bought 3 year license.
Indians hate this product
Windows User
Skips trojans, phishing protection fails completely. Extremely pricy. An annual subscription costs RS. 1200!
Kaspersky, Norton or even McAfee beats Quick Heal in all aspects !
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Anil
The main problem of QH is their Customer Service. I have been their client for 10 years with QH Total Security. About 3 weeks ago, their Safe Banking Option stopped working. I called them at least 15 times. I requested them to dep...Show More
Pakistan
1.0
Tim
Android User
This quick heal internet security is a useless product it has not done anything when there was a cerber ransomware attack
Josh
Josh
Australia
1.0
Disgusting Service
Windows User
I purchased a copy of Quick Heal Total Security online. My product key was not sent to me but my receipt was sent to me. I contacted customer service via online chat who refused to help me.
I will NEVER deal with Quick Heal again !
Hakeem Nalakath
Hakeem Nalakath
India
1.0
Cheated
Android User
Offered two months extra validity , but after the purchase they cheated
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