The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During November and December 2014 we continuously evaluated 28 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: December 2014

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 9.0		91.7	58.3	66.7›
Avast Free Antivirus 2014		75	58.3	100›
Avast Free Antivirus 2015		83.3	58.3	100›
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2015		50	58.3	100›
AVG Internet Security 2015		58.3	58.3	100›
Avira Antivirus Pro 2015		100	83.3	100›
Bitdefender Internet Security 2015		91.7	100	100›
BullGuard Internet Security 15.0		83.3	83.3	100›
Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 13.3		83.3	58.3	100›
Comodo Internet Security Premium 7.0 & 8.0		66.7	83.3	66.7›
ESET Smart Security 8.0		83.3	58.3	100›
F-Secure Internet Security 2015		100	83.3	91.7›
G Data InternetSecurity 2015		83.3	75	100›
K7 Computing Total Security 14.2		41.7	58.3	91.7›
Kaspersky Internet Security 2015		91.7	100	100›
Kingsoft Antivirus 2013		58.3	83.3	100›
McAfee Internet Security 2015		91.7	83.3	100›
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.6		0	83.3	100›
MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 14.0		83.3	58.3	100›
Norman Security Suite Pro 11.0		66.7	50	83.3›
Norton Norton Security 2015		91.7	91.7	91.7›
Panda Security Free Antivirus 15.0		91.7	75	91.7›
Qihoo 360 360 AntiVirus (QVM) 5.0		91.7	83.3	100›
Qihoo 360 360 Internet Security 5.0		91.7	91.7	100›
Tencent (PC) PC Manager 8.10 & 10.4		91.7	66.7	100›
Tencent (PC) PC Manager (TAV) 8.10		83.3	41.7	66.7›
ThreatTrack VIPRE Internet Security 2015		41.7	41.7	75›
Trend Micro Internet Security 2015		100	91.7	100›

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