Which antivirus program for Windows 10?

To protect your system from malware and unauthorized access, you should install an antivirus program or at least activate the existing on-board tools of Windows 10. Learn which software to use to protect your computer.

With these tools you can protect your system from malware

If you want to protect your computer from viruses and malware, a good antivirus software is mandatory.

1. If you are looking for a basic protection for your system, you can use many of the free antivirus programs without hesitation. The Avast Free Antivirus as well as the AVG Free Antivirus, for example, offer extensive protection
2. To protect your system optimally, however, you usually have to invest money. The Bitdefender Internet Security Suite offers stable all-round protection for your computer and data for 40 euros. Another option is the Avira Antivirus Pro for 45 euros.

Windows on-board tools: How to activate Windows Defender

To protect your system against viruses and malware from the start, Microsoft has equipped Windows with Windows Defender. The pre-installed tool provides basic protection against malware and is regularly updated by Microsoft. As long as no antivirus software is installed, Defender is automatically active. Manually, you can turn on the tool via the security settings of Windows 10. To avoid complications with other security programs, Defender is automatically turned off as soon as another tool is installed.