Which free antivirus program for Windows 10?

If you regularly access the Internet with your Windows 10 computer, there is a risk of viruses or other malware getting onto the device. To prevent this, installing a good antivirus program will help. Get an overview of which free programs are available.

Windows Defender: How to use the free antivirus program

To protect your Windows 10 computer from viruses, you need a good antivirus program. If you don't want to spend extra money to use such an antivirus program, you can resort to Windows Defender, developed by Microsoft. This is available free of charge and is pre-installed on all Windows versions from Windows Vista onwards. Defender is easy to use, scans your computer in real time for malware and automatically removes it if necessary.

These other antivirus programs are available for Windows 10

If the functions of Windows Defender are not enough for you, you can also install another antivirus program on your Windows computer. Please note that Windows Defender is automatically disabled in this case.

1. Free to use on Windows 10, but also on Windows 8 and Windows 7 is Avira Free Antivirus. The program has real-time protection that scans your computer for viruses and Trojans, but also for adware and spyware.
2. The free program Panda Free Antivirus not only offers you the possibility to protect your PC from malware and spyware, but also scans connected USB drives. In addition, the program includes a rescue kit that helps you restore your PC in case of problems.
3. Avast Free Antivirus is also free to use on Windows 10 and secures both your computer and your Wi-Fi network. In addition, the program detects vulnerabilities and helps you fix them.