The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During November and December 2018 we continuously evaluated 20 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: December 2018

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 9.0		91.7	100	100›
Avast Free Antivirus 18.7 & 18.8		100	91.7	100›
AVG Internet Security 18.7 & 18.8		100	91.7	100›
Avira Antivirus Pro 15.0		100	100	100›
Bitdefender Internet Security 23.0		100	100	100›
BullGuard Internet Security 19.0		100	100	100›
Comodo Internet Security Premium 11.0		100	83.3	91.7›
F-Secure SAFE 17		100	91.7	100›
G Data InternetSecurity 25.5		91.7	75	100›
K7 Computing Total Security 15.1		83.3	91.7	100›
Kaspersky Internet Security 19.0		100	91.7	100›
Malwarebytes Premium 3.6		83.3	83.3	75›
McAfee Internet Security 22.1		100	100	100›
Microsoft Windows Defender 4.18		100	91.7	91.7›
MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 14.0		83.3	100	100›
Norton Norton Security 22.16		100	100	100›
Panda Security Dome 18.06		100	83.3	91.7›
PC Matic PC Matic 3.0		100	100	58.3›
Trend Micro Internet Security 15.0		100	91.7	100›
VIPRE Security VIPRE AdvancedSecurity 11.0		100	100	100›

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