Overview
As the name suggests, Active Protection (AP) will continuously protect your device from viruses and other threats in real-time. This also includes when it is 
shutting down or performing system upgrades.
It will continue protecting you even after you turn it off, until the next system restart. AP is enabled by default on desktop and laptop computers. On phones and tablets you may need to turn it on manually.
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Windows
If you attempt to download a harmful file or install a suspicious app, Active Protection will 
kick-in and immediately 
quarantine any threats in real-time.
This helps prevent viruses, 
trojans, 
ransomware, botnets, rootkits, keyloggers, and other dangerous threats before they can gain access to your data or 
cause damage to your device.
Disabling Active Protection is not recommended. If a particular app, file or archive is getting falsely blocked by the Antivirus, try adding it to your .Enable Active Protection
How to enable Active Protection on your Windows computer:
Open 
VirtualShield Antivirus and , if you have not done so already.
For more help getting started with the Antivirus, see our .Simply toggle the switch on the 
Home/Status screen to enable Active Protection. This switch will appear green once AP is enabled.
Enabling Active Protection can impact battery life. If your device is low on battery, you can temporarily disable AP to reduce power consumption.
Disable Active Protection
How to disable Active Protection on your Windows computer:
Open VirtualShield Antivirus and , if you have not done so already.
For more help getting started with the Antivirus, see our .Simply toggle the switch on the Home/Status screen to disable Active Protection. This switch will appear red once AP is disabled.
Just be aware you will be exposed to threats, if you do not perform a or a on a regular basis.
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macOS
If you attempt to download a harmful file or install a suspicious app, AP will kick in and remove/quarantine any threats in real time. This helps prevent viruses, adware, rootkits, and other forms of malware before they can gain access to your data or damage your device.
Disabling Active Protection is not recommended. However, you can disable it if a specific app, file, or archive is getting blocked by our system. Just remember to turn it back on once you’re done, to keep your device safe from threats.
Enable Active Protection
How to enable Active Protection on your Mac computer:
Open VirtualShield Antivirus and , if you have not done so already.
For more help getting started with the Antivirus, see our .Simply toggle the switch on the Home/Status screen to enable Active Protection. This switch will appear green once AP is enabled.
Enabling Active Protection can impact battery life. If your device is low on battery, you can temporarily disable AP to reduce power consumption.
Disable Active Protection
How to disable Active Protection on your Mac computer:
Open VirtualShield Antivirus and , if you have not done so already.
For more help getting started with the Antivirus, see our .Simply toggle the switch on the Home/Status screen to disable Active Protection. This switch will appear red once AP is disabled.
Just be aware that you will be exposed to threats, if you do not perform a Scheduled Scan or a Manual Scan on a regular basis.
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Android
If you attempt to download a harmful file or install a suspicious app, AP will kick in and remove/quarantine any threats in real time. This helps prevent viruses, adware, rootkits, and other forms of malware before they can gain access to your data or damage your device.
Disabling Active Protection is not recommended. However, you can disable it if a specific app, file, or archive is getting blocked by our system. Just remember to turn it back on once you’re done, to keep your device safe from threats.
Enable Active Protection
How to enable Active Protection on your Android phone/tablet:
Open VirtualShield Antivirus and , if you have not done so already.
For more help getting started with the Antivirus, see our .Simply toggle the switch on the Home/Status screen to enable Active Protection. This switch will appear green once AP is enabled.
Enabling Active Protection can impact battery life. You may need to disable Battery Optimization from your Power Settings.
If you are prompted to allow the app to Appear on top of other apps, open your Settings app, then navigate to Apps Special Access Appear on top.
Disable Active Protection
How to disable Active Protection on your Android phone/tablet:
Open VirtualShield Antivirus and , if you have not done so already.
For more help getting started with the Antivirus, see our .Simply toggle the switch on the Home/Status screen to disable Active Protection. This switch will appear red once AP is disabled.
Just be aware that you will be exposed to threats, if you do not perform a Scheduled Scan or a Manual Scan on a regular basis.
Common Questions
Why does the Antivirus tell me to upgrade?
If you downloaded a trial version of the Antivirus, you can unlock the full version at any time by entering your License Key. See our for more information.Is Active Protection required to be protected?
No, this feature is entirely optional. It is not required in order to be protected. Your device will still be scanned automatically on a weekly basis, or you can perform a manual scan to remain protected.