The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During May and June 2014 we continuously evaluated 23 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: June 2014

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 8.0		8.3	50	83.3›
Avast Free Antivirus 2014		75	75	100›
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2014		75	83.3	100›
AVG Internet Security 2014		75	83.3	100›
Avira Internet Security 2014		100	75	100›
Bitdefender Internet Security 2014		100	100	100›
BullGuard Internet Security 14.0		100	91.7	91.7›
Comodo Internet Security Premium 7.0		66.7	66.7	66.7›
ESET Smart Security 7.0		83.3	75	91.7›
F-Secure Internet Security 2014		100	75	91.7›
G Data InternetSecurity 2015		100	83.3	91.7›
Kaspersky Internet Security 2014		100	100	100›
Kingsoft Antivirus 2013		100	75	100›
McAfee Internet Security 2014		100	91.7	100›
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.5		8.3	50	100›
MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 14.0		100	58.3	91.7›
Norman Security Suite Pro 10.1		75	50	83.3›
Norton Norton Internet Security 2014		100	75	100›
Panda Security Cloud Antivirus FREE 3.0		100	100	100›
Qihoo 360 360 Internet Security 4.9		100	91.7	91.7›
Tencent (PC) PC Manager 8.10		91.7	66.7	91.7›
ThreatTrack VIPRE Internet Security 2014		75	58.3	100›
Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2014		100	83.3	91.7›

Producer

Certified

Protection

Performance

Usability

• June 2014

  June 2014

• October 2013

  October 2013

• April 2013

  April 2013

• August 2012

  August 2012

• February 2012

  February 2012

• Archive »

  Archive »