Top 10 Antivirus for Windows in 2020

The main feature of this product for Windows is the directed action not on individual malicious programs, but on entire families. There are objective studies that during such major cyber attacks as NotPetya or WannaCry, computers with this antivirus were reliably protected and did not suffer any negative consequences.

In addition, the resource allows not only to fight against criminal ecosystems, but also to earn money. The provided blockchain technology is the best way to independently manage your personal data without risk, and if necessary, trade them. The ROMAD project is useful for both home and business, for which it has received many prestigious awards.

In contrast to the previous participant, the free Comodo Internet Security provides a huge amount of functionality. It has basic antivirus protection, anti-rootkit, firewall, cloud scanning, sandboxing and more. The program will protect not only from malware, but also from phishing programs, Internet attacks. If you doubt the reliability of some application, you can run it in an isolated "sandbox", from which the "virus" cannot harm the system.

The program interface can be presented in two versions: simple - in which the user can only enable quick, full or selective scanning, and expert - for advanced users who have the knowledge and courage to manually configure all aspects of the program. Among other interesting features, we note the presence of a "game mode", in which notifications will be hidden in full-screen applications.

Among the advantages ofresidually powerful protection, ba large number of additional functions, ma bunch of settings for advanced users. The disadvantages includeexcessive paranoia of the firewall, nlinking other products of the company.

This useful free resource has a simple and attractive interface, fast operation and frequent updates. The program for a Windows-based computer perfectly monitors and removes viruses, spyware, various malicious links, and checks the mailbox. You can also optionally install a plugin to be sure about the protection of your personal data on the network.

Proactive security technology is provided here. There is no need to run the program every time: scanning and neutralization of potentially dangerous products is done automatically. You can change the settings of the antivirus modules. Among the advantages is a small consumption of system resources. Among the shortcomings, users note intrusive advertising and poor protection against phishing.

A creation from the Chinese a couple of years ago was on the top lines in the ratings of respected sites testing antiviruses. However, now 360 Total Security is disqualified for using the Bitdefender engine (we will talk about it below). But such “doping” is only good for us – ordinary users. While remaining free, the program shows the best results in protecting your PC from threats. The only drawback that users talk about is that the antivirus sometimes sees a threat where, in principle, it cannot be.

Advantages of the resource - anduse of engines from more powerful anti-virus systems, ethere is a system cleaning, startup,protection from ransomwarerunning suspicious programs in the sandbox,protection of flash drives, browser and webcam.

Antivirus from Avast has been on the list of the best antiviruses for several years. When used in Windows 7 and Windows 8, the program shows 99% protection, in Windows 10 - 97%, which can be considered an excellent indicator for a free product. The ease of use is also top notch. Even during installation, the user can choose which protection methods and functions he needs. Also noteworthy is a very simple interface, which even the most experienced user can understand. The only disadvantage of the program is not the best performance, however, it is impossible to say that the computer starts to slow down after installing Avast.

Among the advantages of lthe best protection in the class, eit is possible to create a rescue disk to boot from it and check the system for viruses,there are scanning of browser extensions, withspecial modes that reduce the load on the system, mYou can test Wi-Fi for security. disadvantage andsometimes too annoyingly offers to switch to a paid version from the same developer.

The top 5 paid antiviruses are opened by Symantec's product.Norton Security is one of the leaders in the field of antivirus protection. Judging by numerous independent tests, the level of protection is almost at the same level as that of the industry leaders. At the same time, the cost of an annual subscription is much lower: for a Deluxe version for 5 devices, a Russian user will have to pay only 1205 rubles, protection of one device will cost 649 rubles. This is more than 2 times less than that of competitors!

At the same time, Norton also offers a large number of additional features: protection against spyware, against phishing (one of the best in the class), against spam, against ransomware. Of the interesting features, we note the availability of tools for servicing the Windows system. These include an application startup manager (you can disable or delay startup for faster system startup), cleaning up temporary files, and defragmenting disks.

Thanks to a multifunctional approach and a variety of products, you can ensure reliable protection of information, work on the Internet using the ESET NOD32 line. These are some of the best deals for Windows-based home computers enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Features of each category of clients are taken into account. It is allowed to protect the entire home network of 3-5 computer devices.

Antiviruses of the ESET NOD32 family are also installed on android smartphones, tablets, smart smart TVs. The programs protect against viruses and spyware, ransomware resources, hacker attacks, maintain the confidentiality of online payments, webcam operation, there are anti-theft options, parental control. The trial version is free, the cost of packages is calculated for 1-3 years.

BitDefender is one of the recognized leaders in the antivirus software industry. Security and performance indicators are only a couple of percent lower than those of the leader of our rating, but the cost is 2 times lower! At the same time, the program has no less features. Particularly noteworthy is the secure password manager and the system of complete deletion of files. The latter will be especially important for companies or people who really don't want their files to fall into the wrong hands. It is also worth noting round-the-clock technical support and cloud verification, which significantly reduces the load on the system.

Other functions are quite standard for this class: protection against phishing attacks and ransomware, firewall, low power mode, game mode, etc. In general, an excellent solution for your money. The disadvantage is not the most convenient interface.

It is gratifying that the developments of domestic specialists are recognized as one of the best in the world. Antivirus software from Kaspersky Lab is known to almost all PC users. The 2017 version, in addition to a high level of protection, brought some more interesting features. First, there was a VPN. Its functionality is somewhat lower than that of the leader, but for an ordinary user it will be enough with his head. Secondly, the program manager now knows how to update the software on your computer, because fresh programs are less susceptible to attack.Also worth noting is the traffic control function, which not only protects your device from attacks, but also helps to optimize costs when connecting to the Internet via 3G or 4G. Other features are present in competitors.

Other benefits -clear interface completely in Russian, nAvailability of VPN support, mprogram manager with automatic updates, nthe presence of the "Safe Payments" mode,Protection against unauthorized access to the webcam. The disadvantage is thatA program for one device can be purchased for 2 years or for a year, but not less than for two devices.

Like all previous solutions, Avira provides excellent antivirus protection. However, in addition to it in the full edition, the developers have added some very interesting features. The first is device management. With this function, you can set the connection of only certain USB devices, while the rest will be blocked. The second is an advanced firewall, with a user-friendly interface and clear controls. The third is the built-in PC cleaning. This function will replace specialized programs for cleaning the system of garbage, optimization and acceleration. Separately, I would like to note the possibility of encrypting important personal files. Finally, the maximum version has a built-in VPN with all the necessary protection systems. The only drawback of the program is its high cost - about 4,400 rubles will have to be paid for an annual license for 1 device.