The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During January and February 2014 we continuously evaluated 25 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: February 2014

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 8.0		0	58.3	91.7›
Avast Free AntiVirus 2014		50	75	100›
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2014		58.3	66.7	91.7›
AVG Internet Security 2014		58.3	66.7	91.7›
Avira Internet Security 2014		100	58.3	100›
Bitdefender Internet Security 2014		100	91.7	100›
BullGuard Internet Security 14.0		91.7	83.3	91.7›
Comodo Internet Security Premium 6.3		91.7	66.7	66.7›
ESET Smart Security 7.0		91.7	58.3	100›
F-Secure Internet Security 2014		100	58.3	83.3›
G Data InternetSecurity 2014		100	75	100›
K7 Computing Total Security 14.1		66.7	58.3	75›
Kaspersky Internet Security 2014		100	91.7	100›
Kingsoft Antivirus 2013		75	58.3	100›
McAfee Internet Security 2014		100	91.7	91.7›
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.4		0	66.7	100›
MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 14.0		100	66.7	100›
Norman Security Suite Pro 10.1		58.3	50	66.7›
Norton Norton Internet Security 2014		91.7	91.7	100›
Panda Security Cloud Antivirus FREE 2.3		91.7	66.7	100›
PCKeeper Antivirus Pro 1.0		41.7	41.7	100›
Qihoo 360 360 Internet Security 4.2		100	91.7	100›
Tencent (PC) PC Manager 8.5		58.3	91.7	91.7›
ThreatTrack VIPRE Internet Security 2014		41.7	33.3	91.7›
Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2014		100	83.3	100›