When you are evaluating antivirus software, you must consider the entire package. This includes the program's performance in third-party tests and also what it does for your privacy. Some antivirus programs are bundled with PUPs, which are potentially unwanted programs. These programs can alter your user experience in undesirable ways, for example, by showing ads or altering the default search engine you use. They can also consume system resources or install other apps without your consent. G Data does an excellent job at keeping these invasive apps to at a minimum. However it doesn't have the ability to block these apps completely.

G Data's antivirus scanner is great. It detects malware and removes it with the help of the dual engine scanner. It also checks the properties of files and blocks exploits to stop criminals from stealing computers. The software's BankGuard component guards your online banking and digital transactions by identifying encryption Trojans and anti-spam protection keeps your inbox free of spam, and parental control lets you control your children's internet usage.

The software provides cloud backup and shredding, so deleted files aren't able to be recovered by criminals. It also comes with an ad blocker and firewall that scans inbound and outgoing traffic for spyware and hackers. You can also add a VPN package to your package. It was a little tricky to navigate through the menus though. The menu titles don't always appear immediately, and switching between modules can be somewhat slow.