The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During January and February 2017 we continuously evaluated 19 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 2017

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 9.0		91.7	83.3	100›
Avast Free Antivirus 12.3 & 17.1		100	75	100›
AVG Internet Security 16.1 & 17.1		83.3	91.7	100›
Avira Antivirus Pro 15.0		83.3	91.7	100›
Bitdefender Internet Security 21.0		100	100	100›
BullGuard Internet Security 17.0		83.3	91.7	91.7›
Comodo Anti-Malware 10.0		66.7	50	100›
ESET Internet Security 10.0		83.3	75	100›
F-Secure SAFE 14		100	100	91.7›
G Data InternetSecurity 25.3		100	75	100›
K7 Computing Total Security 15.1		83.3	83.3	91.7›
Kaspersky Internet Security 17.0		100	100	100›
McAfee Internet Security 19.0		66.7	91.7	83.3›
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.10		91.7	83.3	100›
MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 14.0		75	75	100›
Norton Norton Security 22.8		100	100	100›
Quick Heal Total Security 17.00		91.7	100	100›
ThreatTrack VIPRE Internet Security Pro 9.3		91.7	83.3	100›
Trend Micro Internet Security 11.0		100	100	100›

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