Which can be installed on any Windows operating system. And this article lists those antiviruses that are suitable for Windows 10.
The list is based on the results of tests conducted by the AV-Test laboratory.
First, 3 best paid antiviruses for Windows 10 will be given, and then 3 more free ones. Which one to put on your PC or laptop is up to you.
Paid antivirus Dr. Web is not included in this list because it was not tested. The company does not provide its product to independent laboratories and, accordingly, it is not in modern ratings.
According to the test results, the top three paid antiviruses are as follows:
- Avira.
- Kaspersky.
- Norton.
All of them received the maximum marks on 3 criteria: protection, performance and convenience. The functionality of these paid antivirus solutions is quite similar. Plus, they are all completely in Russian. language. However, let's look at each of them in more detail.
Avira paid antivirus always has 2 characteristic features: a simple interface and speed. And, as the test results showed, the protection is also in full order.
In addition to the standard task (virus scanning), Avira Pro has the following features:
- Internet surfing protection;
- firewall;
- protection against malicious utilities like Adware and Malware (can be configured);
- creating boot. a disk for curing a PC from viruses (in case it does not turn on);
- add. modules (for example, Speed Up to speed up Windows 10).
You can buy a paid Avira Pro antivirus.
Judging by the reviews of ordinary PC users, opinions about the paid Kaspersky antivirus are rather contradictory. However, for the modern Internet, verbal battles are usually the case. And judging by the tests of independent laboratories, Kaspersky Internet Security 2017 is one of the best products and consistently occupies the first positions in the ratings. Plus, it is actively used not only in the Russian Federation, but also abroad.
Main advantages:
- parental control;
- online banking protection;
- simple and clear interface in Russian.
KIS 2017 works great on Windows 10, so you can install it on any computer or laptop that runs on this OS.
We should also note the responsive support service. Kaspersky employees even help decrypt encryption viruses, which other companies are unlikely to do. And that says a lot.
You can buy Kaspersky or try the 30-day version.
Another great paid antivirus for Windows 10 is Norton Security. This is a fairly popular product, the interface of which is becoming simpler and more convenient every year. According to the test results, it does not load a PC or laptop and at the same time reliably protects Windows 10 from malicious viruses.
In addition, this antivirus also:
- has an integrated firewall;
- protects against spam;
- speeds up Windows 10 (by optimizing the disk, deleting unnecessary files,);
- protects your payment and other personal data.
You can buy Norton Security or download its trial version.
The best free antiviruses for Windows 10
Paid anti-virus solutions have been considered, now let's move on to free ones. As a rule, the first lines in the ratings are occupied by the same antiviruses, but only free versions. They have limited functionality, although in terms of protection against viruses, they show efficiency no worse. Let's take a closer look at the top three free antiviruses for Windows 10.
If you are limited in funds or for other reasons do not want to buy paid antivirus solutions, you can install Kaspersky Free (link). This is one of the best free antivirus available today.
Its interface is completely identical to a paid product, the settings are the same. In this case, there is no parental control, "Safe Money" and a few other functions.
The term of Kaspersky Free is 1 year. Pretty solid period, right? And no need to fool around with keys or an endless extension of the trial version.
Bitdefender Free Edition
Since 2016, one of the best antiviruses has been supporting Windows 10. Therefore, from now on it can be installed on a PC or laptop running on this OS. The main disadvantage is that there is no Russian language.
But otherwise, this is a great option: fast, efficient, with a simple interface and a minimum of unnecessary settings.
And another great free antivirus solution is Avira Free. Like the previous 2 options, it has limited functionality, but does an excellent job of protecting Windows 10 from viruses and various malware.
Main advantages:
- high performance;
- integrated firewall;
- the minimum number of dissatisfied reviews (compared to other products).
Instead of a conclusion
Of course, this is not a complete list of antiviruses for Windows 10. For example, Panda and Avast can also be noted among free solutions. But you can read more about them at the link given at the very beginning of the article.
There is also a seemingly good free 360 Total Security. Why "seemingly"? The problem is that it was excluded from the existing rankings for using a third party engine from Bitdefender. Plus, users note that he likes to delete files without asking, considering them infected. Although most of the reviews about it are positive.
As far as malware is concerned, it is quite common for any antivirus to miss it (since they are usually not viruses). Therefore, it is recommended to use for this task.
Actually, that's all. This was the TOP of the best antiviruses for Windows 10.
You must understand that the best antivirus for Windows 10 does not exist. After all, each of them has its pros and cons. Plus, Windows 10 already has a built-in antivirus (“Defender”), in connection with which some users do not see the need to install additional software at all. Actually, because of these disagreements, the endless debate about which antivirus is better for Windows 10, and whether it is needed at all, does not subside.
Therefore, as for which antivirus product to choose, it's up to you.
