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The best antivirus software for Windows Home User

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Download as PDF AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report – May-Jun/2012
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Version 2012
Platform Windows 7 (SP1, 64 bit)
Report 121888
Date May-Jun/2012
Website
Bitdefender

Internet Security

During May and June 2012 we continuously evaluated 25 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.

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Protection

Protection against malware infections
(such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses)

May June Industry average
Protection against 0-day malware attacks, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing)
99 samples used
98% 96% 88%
Detection of a representative set of malware discovered in the last 2-3 months (AV-TEST reference set)
294,821 samples used
100% 100% 97%
Detection of widespread and prevalent malware (according to AV-TEST data)
5,000 samples used
100% 100% 100%
Protection Score
5.5/6.0

Repair

Cleaning and repair of a malware-infected computer

May June Industry average
Detection of actively running widespread malware (including Rootkits and stealth malware)
41 samples used
100% 98%
Removal of all active components of widespread malware (including Rootkits and stealth malware)
41 samples used
100% 95%
Removal of further malicious components and remediation of critical system modifications
41 samples used
98% 63%
Repair Score
6.0/6.0

Usability

Impact of the security software on the usability of the whole computer
(lower values indicate better results)

May June Industry average
Average slow-down of the computer by the security software in daily use
5 samples used
7s 10s
False detections of legitimate software as malware during a system scan (false positives)
661,176 samples used
1 0 3
False warnings of certain actions during download, installation and use of legitimate software
24 samples used
0 0
False blockings of certain actions during download, installation and use of legitimate software
24 samples used
0 1
Usability Score
5.5/6.0