The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During July and August 2013 we continuously evaluated 26 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 7: August 2013

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 8.0		25	58.3	83.3›
Avast Free Antivirus 8.0		91.7	50	100›
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2013		75	75	91.7›
AVG Internet Security 2013		83.3	75	91.7›
Avira Internet Security 2013		58.3	58.3	83.3›
Bitdefender Internet Security 2013 & 2014		100	91.7	100›
BullGuard Internet Security 13.0		100	58.3	91.7›
Check Point ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 11.0		33.3	50	100›
Comodo Internet Security Premium 6.2		100	83.3	66.7›
ESET Smart Security 6.0		83.3	33.3	100›
F-Secure Internet Security 2013		100	75	91.7›
G Data InternetSecurity 2014		100	75	91.7›
K7 Computing Total Security 13.1		33.3	58.3	83.3›
Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 & 2014		91.7	91.7	100›
Kingsoft Antivirus 2013		41.7	41.7	100›
McAfee Internet Security 2013		83.3	50	100›
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.2 & 4.3		8.3	83.3	100›
MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 14.0		91.7	58.3	91.7›
Norman Security Suite Pro 10.0 & 10.1		58.3	33.3	75›
Norton Norton Internet Security 2013		91.7	100	91.7›
Panda Security Cloud Antivirus FREE 2.2		83.3	58.3	91.7›
Qihoo 360 360 Internet Security 4.2		83.3	75	100›
Tencent (PC) PC Manager 7.4 & 8.1		50	83.3	100›
ThreatTrack VIPRE Internet Security 2013		58.3	50	91.7›
Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2013 & 2014		91.7	83.3	66.7›
Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 8.0		41.7	100	66.7›

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