The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During March and April 2017 we continuously evaluated 18 home user security products using their default settings. 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 10: April 2017

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 9.0		100	75	91.7›
Avast Free Antivirus 17.2 & 17.3		100	75	91.7›
AVG Internet Security 17.2 & 17.3		100	83.3	91.7›
Avira Antivirus Pro 15.0		100	100	100›
Bitdefender Internet Security 21.0		100	100	91.7›
BullGuard Internet Security 17.0		75	100	91.7›
Comodo Internet Security Premium 10.0		91.7	75	83.3›
ESET Internet Security 10.0		91.7	66.7	100›
F-Secure SAFE 14		100	91.7	83.3›
G Data InternetSecurity 25.3		100	83.3	91.7›
K7 Computing Total Security 15.1		91.7	66.7	91.7›
Kaspersky Internet Security 17.0		100	100	100›
McAfee Internet Security 19.0		75	91.7	100›
Microsoft Windows Defender 4.10		75	75	100›
MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 14.0		75	100	91.7›
Norton Norton Security 22.9		100	100	91.7›
ThreatTrack VIPRE Internet Security Pro 9.3		91.7	75	91.7›
Trend Micro Internet Security 11.0 & 11.1		100	100	91.7›

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