Good antivirus programs can be operated intuitively.

The Best Antivirus protection possible for windows

March 16, 2021, The best protection programs against Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and other Internet threats in the test by COMPUTER BILD. With a click on the product name you can call up current prices, technical data, and additional pictures of the product.

Comparison: the Best Virus protection

Surfing the Internet, sending messages and e-mails using a PC, tablet, notebook, or smartphone is a pure gamble without an anti-virus program. Malware is circulating in abundance and hackers are constantly developing new malware that taps your data in a wide variety of ways and paralyzes devices. Good antivirus programs ensure extensive protection and come with numerous additional functions for safe surfing.  

Internet Total security suites put to the test

COMPUTER BILD regularly tests and compares the various programs in terms of recognition rate, operation, and equipment ( click here for the large comparison test 2021 ). The test laboratory AV-Comparatives is an independent service provider in the field of computer security and antivirus research and supports you with antivirus program tests. The most popular anti-virus programs include Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Avast, Norton, and Avira. Programs like G Data and Eset are also very common. The following factors play a role in the virus scan comparison:

Detection rate: The best internet security programs detect a large proportion of malware. From viruses, ransomware, adware, Trojans, and keyloggers to browser hijackers - all programs have an extremely high detection rate of more than 99.9%. Virus scanners should also have an update function so that new virtual threats can be recognized and combated.

Operation: Good antivirus programs can be operated intuitively. Current threats and the current device status are displayed via a clear interface. Ideally, the optimal protection is set from the start and you don't have to do much, even as an inexperienced user. At the same time, you have the option of configuring the security settings for individual devices and/or functions yourself.

Additional functions: The best programs are not just virus scanners, they also come with extensive additional functions. Some providers have a firewall, e-mail, and anti-phishing protection, parental controls, rescue CD, VPN, or password manager in their package.

Virus scanner opponents repeatedly complain that the program makes the computer too slow. The truth is that extensive protection also means additional system load - but good protection programs manage to barely slow down the PC despite high performance. 

Antivirus licenses and prices: There are differences between the best virus protection programs in terms of license size and pricing: You can either purchase a license for just one PC, laptop, or tablet or a license that protects multiple devices for one or more years. You can get good basic protection with the free Protegent, Total Security cost. The prices per license differ greatly from provider to provider. Attention: Some programs are only available as a subscription that is automatically renewed. Those who want to protect their devices over a long period of time can take advantage of the annual virus protection subscription.