The Best Free Antivirus Software for 2022

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Microsoft Defender is improving, but you still shouldn't rely on it by itself. That doesn’t mean you have to pay extra, though. We’ve tested the top free antivirus apps so you can protect your PC for free.

Writing malicious software is a big business—maybe as big as writing helpful or entertaining software. Malware types differ, but they all have the same goal—to make money. Snooping Trojans steal and sell your personal data. Ransomware cuts to the chase and demands payment if you want your encrypted files back. It may seem unfair that you’re forced to spend money on an antivirus to fight these threats. Well, good news! You can get your PCs and devices protected without spending a dime by choosing a free antivirus solution.

Your antivirus should certainly have the ability to root out existing malware, but its ongoing task is to prevent ransomware, botnets, Trojans, and other types of nasty programs from getting a foothold. All the free antivirus programs we've selected here offer real-time malware protection. Some take the fight to the browser, working to ensure you never even browse to a malware-hosting site or get fooled into turning over your credentials to a phishing site.

Believe it or not, some of these freebies even beat all but the best for-pay equivalents. And since they’re free, you can try several before settling on your favorite.


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