Is PCProtect the same as TotalAV?

PCProtect is developed by Protected.net Group Ltd, the same team behind TotalAV. The programs are virtually identical, although PCProtect’s Web Shield feature and VPN are not updated as often as TotalAV’s. I’m not entirely sure why Protect.net Group Ltd sells the same antivirus software with different names, but all of its antivirus software is built on top of Avira’s award-winning anti-malware engine. In our testing, both TotalAV and Avira regularly rank among the top 10 antiviruses in 2025 for malware detection rates .

PCProtect’s anti-malware scanner is extremely secure. In my testing, its on-demand disk scanner and real-time malware protection both scored a 99% detection rating . This is very good, comparable to some of the top antiviruses on the market, like Norton . However, PCProtect’s anti-phishing and anti-exploit web protections are not as secure as TotalAV, Norton, or Bitdefender’s.

How do I cancel PCProtect and get a refund?

Contact PCProtect. You have to phone PCProtect’s billing support number and request a refund. PCProtect’s website includes an email for billing support, but it no longer works. Follow the support representative’s instructions. You’ll need to tell a support rep why you want to cancel your subscription, and after you’ve convinced them that you are really certain that you want to get rid of PCProtect, they will send you a link to unsubscribe. Once you click that link, simply click the appropriate dialogue boxes. Wait for your refund. PCProtect will refund you within 7 days. I received my refund within 24 hours, which is better than most other antivirus companies.

PCProtect offers a free plan , but it doesn’t include real-time malware detection, which is an essential security feature for antivirus software in 2025. I don’t usually recommend free antivirus software, but Avira’s free antivirus program is pretty decent — it includes real-time malware protection, web protections, a good password manager, and more. However, PCProtect does offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on its paid plan, so you can try it risk-free and decide if it’s right for you.