The best Windows antivirus software for business users
During September and October 2014 we continuously evaluated 9 endpoint protection products using settings as provided by the vendor. We always used the most current publicly-available version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on realistic test scenarios and challenged the products against real-world threats. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.
Windows 8: October 2014
Producer![]() ![]() | Certified![]() ![]() | Protection![]() ![]() | Performance![]() ![]() | Usability![]() ![]() |
![]() | ![]() | 100 | 91.7 | 91.7› |
![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 75› |
![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 91.7› |
![]() | ![]() | 100 | 66.7 | 100› |
![]() | ![]() | 91.7 | 58.3 | 100› |
![]() | 0 | 75 | 100› | |
![]() | ![]() | 75 | 83.3 | 100› |
![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 100› |
![]() | ![]() | 100 | 83.3 | 100› |
![Producer](/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico_product.png)
Producer
![Certified](/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico-award-win.png)
Certified
![Protection](/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico-protection.png)
Protection
![Performance](/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico-performance.png)
Performance
![Usability](/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico-usability.png)
Usability
Evaluation based on a point system
All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval.
At 17.5 points or higher, AV-TEST also issues the "TOP PRODUCT" award. Additional details ›
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outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |