Choose which antivirus software to install on Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 and this is Microsoft's recommendation
Windows 10 is equipped by Microsoft for Windows Defender application, its own basic computer protection program to help its operating system gain the ability to resist viruses and other threats from the Internet.
However, Windows Defender still has some limitations so if you want to install more professional antivirus software, you can refer to the list of software that Microsoft recommends that users install on Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 below.
On Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, users can select and install antivirus software from the following firms:
Kaspersky AVG Technologies Avast Free Tencent PC Eset McAfee, Trend Micro Faronics Carbon Black G DATA Software AG Avira Norton Webroot, Max Secure K7 Computing AppRiver Huorong Security (China) F-Secure BullGuard AhnLab PC Matic
On Windows 7, users can select and install antivirus software from the following firms:
McAfee MYSecurityCenter CharityAntivirus Ad-Aware Tencent Kaspersky Lab SGA Doctor Web VIPRE Security Eset Huorong Security Comodo AhnLab AVG Technologies K7 Bitdefender SecurityCoverage Avast Free Antivirus Avira Trend Micro eScan Chili Security Webroot PC Matic Spamfighter Quick Norton Emsisoft TrustPort as BullGuard Panda Security G DATA Software AG Microsoft Security Essentials
Windows Defender will automatically turn off when users install antivirus software from the above firms. But the system will still be protected by Microsoft's antivirus, so users can be assured.
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