The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During July and August 2014 we continuously evaluated 24 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.

Windows 7: August 2014

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 8.0		58.3	58.3	100›
Avast Free AntiVirus 2014		58.3	75	100›
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2014		66.7	66.7	91.7›
AVG Internet Security 2014		58.3	58.3	91.7›
Avira Internet Security 2014		100	75	100›
Bitdefender Internet Security 2014 & 2015		100	100	100›
BullGuard Internet Security 14.1		100	100	91.7›
Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 13.3		91.7	100	100›
Comodo Internet Security Premium 7.0		91.7	58.3	83.3›
ESET Smart Security 7.0		91.7	58.3	91.7›
F-Secure Internet Security 2014		100	75	91.7›
G Data InternetSecurity 2015		100	66.7	100›
Kaspersky Internet Security 2015		100	100	100›
Kingsoft Antivirus 2013		91.7	100	91.7›
McAfee Internet Security 2015		100	100	100›
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.5		0	75	100›
MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 14.0		91.7	58.3	100›
Norman Security Suite Pro 10.1		33.3	50	83.3›
Norton Norton Internet Security 2014		100	100	100›
Panda Security Cloud Antivirus FREE 3.0		100	91.7	91.7›
Qihoo 360 360 Internet Security 5.0		91.7	100	100›
Tencent (PC) PC Manager 8.10		91.7	58.3	91.7›
ThreatTrack VIPRE Internet Security 2014		58.3	50	91.7›
Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2014 & 2015		100	91.7	91.7›