License: Freeware
- Windows
Status: Verified
This replaces McAfee Total Protection and Norton 360
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Antivirus built into Windows 10 and 11 with real-time scanning, at no extra cost.
Facts
- Made by
- Microsoft
- License
- License: Freeware
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Windows
- Self-hostable
- No
- Works offline
- Yes
- Account required
- No
- Maturity
- Stable
- Maintenance
- Status: Verified
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a free alternative to
Top pick. Best for built-in protection on Windows.
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Top pick. Best for built-in protection on Windows.
0 people switched
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