The best Windows antivirus software for home users
During March and April 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 XP: April 2013
Producer | Certified | Protection | Performance | Usability |
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 8.0 | 25 | 66.7 | 83.3› | |
Avast Free Antivirus 8.0 | 83.3 | 75 | 100› | |
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2013 | 75 | 83.3 | 91.7› | |
AVG Internet Security 2013 | 75 | 75 | 91.7› | |
Avira Internet Security 2013 | 66.7 | 58.3 | 83.3› | |
Bitdefender Internet Security 2013 | 100 | 83.3 | 100› | |
BullGuard Internet Security 13.0 | 91.7 | 58.3 | 91.7› | |
Check Point ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 11.0 | 41.7 | 66.7 | 100› | |
Comodo Internet Security Premium 6.0 | 100 | 66.7 | 41.7› | |
ESET Smart Security 6.0 | 91.7 | 50 | 75› | |
F-Secure Internet Security 2013 | 100 | 66.7 | 91.7› | |
G Data InternetSecurity 2013 & 2014 | 91.7 | 58.3 | 91.7› | |
Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 | 100 | 58.3 | 100› | |
Kingsoft Antivirus 2013 | 75 | 50 | 83.3› | |
McAfee Internet Security 2013 | 75 | 41.7 | 91.7› | |
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.2 | 16.7 | 75 | 100› | |
MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 14.0 | 100 | 41.7 | 91.7› | |
Norman Security Suite Pro 10.0 | 75 | 58.3 | 83.3› | |
Norton Norton Internet Security 2013 | 100 | 66.7 | 100› | |
Panda Security Cloud Antivirus FREE 2.1 | 75 | 75 | 91.7› | |
PC Tools Internet Security 2012 | 83.3 | 58.3 | 91.7› | |
Qihoo 360 360 Internet Security 4.0 | 83.3 | 66.7 | 91.7› | |
Tencent (PC) PC Manager 7.4 | 66.7 | 83.3 | 100› | |
ThreatTrack VIPRE Internet Security 2013 | 58.3 | 58.3 | 91.7› | |
Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2013 | 91.7 | 50 | 91.7› | |
Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 8.0 | 75 | 100 | 75› |
Producer
Certified
Protection
Performance
Usability
Evaluation based on a point system
All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval.
At 17.5 points or higher, AV-TEST also issues the "TOP PRODUCT" award. Additional details ›
outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |
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