What paid and free antiviruses are the best for Windows 10 provide reliable protection and do not brake the computer - this will be discussed in the review, moreover, no longer any antivirus tests have been accumulated in Windows 10 from independent antivirus laboratories.
In the first part of the article, we will talk about paid antiviruses, which bestly showed themselves in testing tests, performance and ease of use. The second part is about free antiviruses for Windows 10, where, unfortunately, there are no test results for most representatives, but there is an opportunity to assume and evaluate which options will be preferred.
An important note: In any article on the topic of the choice of antivirus on my site, two types of comments always appear - about the fact that Kaspersky Anti-Virus is not a place here, and on the topic: "And where dr. Web? ". I answer immediately: in the presented below set of best antiviruses for Windows 10, I focus only on tests of known antivirus laboratories, the main of which are: AV-Test, AV Comparatives and Virus Bulletin. In these tests, Kaspersky in recent years is always one of the leaders, and Dr. Web is not involved (the company itself has adopted such a decision).
The best antiviruses according to independent tests
In this section, as a basis, I take the tests mentioned at the beginning of the article, conducted for antiviruses in Windows 10. The results I also compared with the latest results of testing of other researchers and on many points they coincide.
If you look at the table from AV-TEST, then among the best antiviruses (maximum score to detect and remove viruses, speed and ease of use) We will see the following products:
- AhnLab V3 Internet Security0 (first turned out to be in first place, Korean antivirus)
- Kaspersky Internet Security 18.0
- BitDefender Internet Security 2018 (22.0)
Slightly do not finish on the points in terms of performance, but have a maximum of the remaining parameters the following antiviruses:
- Avira Antivirus Pro.
- McAfee Internet Security 2018
- Norton (Symantec) Security 2018
Thus, from AV-TEST texts, we can highlight the top 6 paid antiviruses for Windows 10, among which some are little known to the Russian user, but have already managed to establish well in the world (at the same time, I note that the list of antiviruses who scored the highest score has changed somewhat comparing with the previous year). The functionality of the specified antivirus packages is very similar, all of them, except BitDefender and the newly new in the tests of AhnLab V3 Internet Security 9.0, in Russian.
If you see the tests of other antivirus laboratories and take the best antiviruses from them, we will get the following picture.
AV-Comparatives (results are based on the identification of threats and the number of false positives)
- Panda Free Antivirus.
- Kaspersky Internet Security
- Tencent PC Manager.
- Avira Antivirus Pro.
- BitDefender Internet Security
- SYMANTEC INTERNET Security (Norton Security)
In Virus Bulletin tests, not all specified antiviruses are presented and there are many others not represented in previous tests, but if you select those that are presented in the lists above and, at the same time, VB100 awards were awarded, among them there will be:
- BitDefender Internet Security
- Kaspersky Internet Security
- Tencent PC Manager (but it is absent in AV-Test tests)
- Panda Free Antivirus.
As we can see, on a number of products, the results of different antivirus laboratories intersect and among them it is quite possible to choose the best antivirus for Windows 10. To begin with paid antiviruses that I, subjectively, soul.
Avira Antivirus Pro.
Personally, I always liked Antivirus from Avira (and they have a free antivirus, which will be mentioned in the appropriate section) with its interface laconicity and work speed. As we see, in terms of protection here, too, everything is in order.
Avira AntiVirus Pro, in addition to protection against viruses, has built-in Internet security features, customizable malware protection (adware, malware), LiveCD boot disk functions for treatment from viruses, game mode, as well as additional modules, such as Avira System Speed Up To speed up Windows 10 (in our case, it will also be suitable for previous versions of OS).
Official site - http://www.avira.com/ru/index (at the same time: if you want to download a free trial version of Avira AntiVirus Pro 2016, then in the Russian-language site it is not available, you can only buy an antivirus. If you switch the language at the bottom of the page In English, then the trial version is also available).
Kaspersky Internet Security
Kaspersky Anti-Virus, one of the most discussed antiviruses with the most ambiguous reviews about him. However, according to tests - one of the best antivirus products, and it is used not only in Russia, but also in Western countries it is quite popular. Antivirus fully supports Windows 10.
An important factor in favor of choosing Kaspersky Anti-Virus I consider not only its success in tests over the past few years and adequate requests for the Russian user a set of functions (parental control, protection when using online banks and stores, thought out interface), but also the support of the support service. For example, in an article dedicated to encryption viruses, one of the frequent comments of readers: wrote in support of Kaspersky - deciphered. Not sure that the support of other antiviruses that are not oriented to our market helps in such cases.
You can download the trial version for 30 days or buy Kaspersky Internet Security (Kaspersky Internet Security) on the official website http://www.kaspersky.ru/ (by the way, this year there is a free antivirus from Kaspersky - Kaspersky Free).
Norton Security
A popular antivirus, in Russian and year from year to year, in my opinion, becomes better and more convenient. Judging by the research results, it should not brake the computer and provides a high level of protection in Windows 10.
In addition to directly the functions of antivirus and protection against malicious programs, Norton Security has:
- Built-in firewall (firewall).
- Spam protection features.
- Data protection (payment and other personal data).
- System acceleration functions (by optimizing a disk, cleaning unnecessary files and manage programs in autoloading).
Download free trial or buy Norton Security on the official website http://ru.norton.com/
BitDefender Internet Security
And, finally, Antivirus from BitDefender - also for many years one of the first (or first) in various tests of antiviruses with a complete set of security features, protection against threats on the Internet and malware spreading recently, which does not slow down a computer. For a long time I used exactly this antivirus (using trial periods of 180 days, which sometimes provides a company) and was fully satisfied with it (at the moment I only use the Windows 10 defender).
The choice is yours. But if you are considering paid protection against viruses and other threats, we would recommend considering the specified set of antiviruses, and if you not choose from them - pay attention to how the antivirus chosen by you showed itself in tests (which, in any case, according to the statements Conducting, as close as possible to real use conditions).
Free Antiviruses for Windows 10
If you look at the list of antiviruses tested for Windows 10, then among them you can find three free antivirus:- Avast Free Antivirus (can be downloaded on RU)
- Panda Security Free Antivirus https://www.pandasecurity.com/russia/homeusers/solutions/Free-antivirus/
- Tencent PC Manager.
All of them show excellent results of detection and performance, although I have some prejudice against the Tencent PC Manager (in part: it will not determine how the twin brother is 360 Total Security).
Manufacturers of paid products that were marked in the first section of the review have their own free antiviruses, the main difference between which is in the absence of a set of additional functions and modules, while in terms of protection it is from viruses that can be expected as high efficiency. Among them, I would allocate two options.
Kaspersky FREE.
So, free Anti-Virus from Kaspersky Lab - Kaspersky Free, you can download from the official website Kaspersky.ru, Windows 10 is fully supported.
The interface, settings are all the same as in a paid version of the antivirus, except that the functions of safe payments, parental control and some others are not available.
BitDefender Free Edition
Recently, the free BitDefender Free Edition antivirus has acquired official support for Windows 10, so now you can easily recommend it to use. What can not like the user - the absence of the Russian language interface, otherwise, despite the absence of the abundance of settings, is a reliable, simple and fast antivirus for your computer or laptop.
Detailed Overview, Installation, Setup and Use Instructions available here: Free BitDefender Free Edition Anti-Virus for Windows 10.
Avira Free Antivirus.
As in the previous case, a slightly limited free Anti-Virus from Avira, in which protection against viruses and malicious programs and built-in firewall are preserved (you can download Avira.com).
I take to recommend it, taking into account the really effective protection, high speed, as well as, perhaps, the least amount of discontent in user feedback (precisely among those who use the free Avira Anti-Virus to protect the computer).
More information about free antiviruses in a separate review is the best free antivirus.
Additional Information
In conclusion, once again, I recommend to keep in mind the presence of special means to remove potentially unwanted and malicious programs - they can "see" what good antiviruses do not notice (since these undesirable programs are not viruses and are often installed by you independently, even if you do not Notice).