Max Secure Antivirus FAQs

Here we answer a number of frequently asked questions about Max Secure Antivirus. Learn more by visiting our Max Secure Anti Virus Plus Review.

Does Max Secure Antivirus Plus Run at Startup?

Yes. With Max Secure Antivirus Plus, your system is protected from threats from the moment of startup. Max Secure can be set to automatically run a scan at startup. Just use the advanced settings window and check “Start scan when Windows starts.” Max Secure also runs in the background at all times, except when your computer is turned off and when it is in sleep mode.

Will Max Secure Antivirus Plus Protect My Webcam?

Yes, Max Secure Anti Virus Plus can stop webcam hacking. It is designed to prevent viruses and malware that carry webcam hacking code from hijacking your webcam.

How Long Does Max Secure Antivirus Plus Take to Scan?

The time needed to complete a Max Secure Anti Virus Plus scan varies depending on the speed of the PC and number of files to be scanned. Speed also depends on the scanning options you choose from, the RAM available on your system, and what other programs are running at the time.

A new computer based on the newest chip sets, running a full scan without running other software at the same time, should take anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour to finish with Max Secure. A quick scan, however, can take as little as a few minutes to complete.

Our Max Secure Antivirus Test

We tested the scanning performance of Max Secure Antivirus Plus on our standard mid-range desktop test PC. A full scan took about 22 minutes total. Below are the machine specifications:

  • Desktop PC Model: HP Pavilion 595
  • Processor: 8th generation Intel Core I5-8400
  • RAM: 12 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM Memory
  • Hard Drive: 1 TB 7200 RPM HD, 128 GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • Video Card: Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • Operating System: Windows 10
  • Software:  Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, included pre-installed software on system.
  • File types:  xls, txt, doc, mp3, mp4, jpeg, jpg, bmp, png, pdf, docx, exe, wav, wma, bat
  • Average file size: 4.4 MB

Scan Type: Deep and Critical Full Scan

Time to Finish: 22 minutes

Total Files Scanned: 295,187

Max Secure Anti Virus Full Scan

What Web Browsers Does Max Secure Antivirus Plus Work With?

Max Secure Antivirus Plus works with the following web browsers:

  • Internet Explorer 8 or later
  • Microsoft Edge 20.x – 25.x and later
  • Mozilla Firefox 52.x and later
  • Google Chrome 44.x and later

Does Max Secure Antivirus Plus Work With Firefox?

Yes. Max Secure Antivirus Plus is designed to work with the Firefox browswer.

Does Max Secure Antivirus Plus Work With Safari?

No. Max Secure Antivirus Plus does not work with the Safari web browser.

Does Max Secure Antivirus Plus Work With Chrome?

Yes. Max Secure Anti Virus Plus is designed to work with Chrome browsers. 

Does Max Secure Antivirus Plus Run Continuously?

Yes. Max Secure Antivirus Plus continuously runs and protects your system without your involvement. This all happens in the background through several mechanisms.

First, advanced blocking is completely automated. This blocks ActiveX, browser helper objects, and tracking cookies.

Second, the program actively monitors your Internet browsing to protect your privacy and stop any malicious software threats.

Max Secure Antivirus Plus runs automatic updates from their comprehensive, self-updating database of threats.

Also, you can set scheduled scans in Max Secure so they automatically scan your system during selected dates and times.

The only time Max Secure Antivirus does not run is when your computer is turned off and when it is in sleep mode.

How Good is Max Secure Antivirus Plus Support?

Max Secure Antivirus Plus has a 24-7 technical support team that provides email and chat support, and lasts the life of the product. This gives you direct access to a skilled technical support team. Also, Max Secure Support Center has FAQs on all types of computer protection topics related to their products.

Can You use Max Secure Antivirus Plus on a Mac?

No. Max Secure Anti Virus Plus does not work on Mac computers. But there is an alternative. Max Antivirus for Mac is a separate product that is uniquely designed for Apple products

Max Secure Anti Virus Mac

Max Antivirus for Mac comes with:

  • Full Scan
  • Custom Scan
  • Quick Scan
  • File Scan
  • Scheduled Scan

The System requirements are simple:

Operating System: Mac OS

Hardware: Intel Processor, 2 GB of RAM

You can learn more about Max Secure Antivirus capabilities by visiting our Max Secure Anti Virus Plus Review.