The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During July and August 2024 we continuously evaluated 15 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. Further information on the compliance of this test with the AMTSO standard can be found here.

Windows 10: August 2024

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
Avast Free Antivirus 24.6 & 24.7		100	100	91.7›
AVG Internet Security 24.6 & 24.7		100	100	91.7›
Avira Internet Security for Windows 1.1		100	100	100›
Bitdefender Total Security 27.0		100	100	100›
Bkav Internet Security Pro 8.2		91.7	100	58.3›
EnigmaSoft Spyhunter 5.17 & 5.18		100	91.7	66.7›
ESET Security Ultimate 17.2		100	100	100›
F-Secure Total 19		100	100	100›
K7 Computing Total Security 16.0		91.7	100	83.3›
Kaspersky Plus 21.17		100	100	100›
McAfee Total Protection 1.18		100	100	100›
Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Consumer) 4.18		91.7	100	100›
Net Protector Total Security 2024.2		41.7	66.7	58.3›
Norton Norton 360 22.24		100	100	100›
Protected.net Total AV 5.24.38		100	91.7	100›

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