Recommended antivirus applications
Antivirus applications are designed to detect and destroy computer viruses. If you do not currently have an antivirus application on your personal computer, refer to the list below for recommended antivirus applications that are available at no cost for personal use.
For any questions about these applications, contact the IT Help Desk.
AVG
Supported OS
- Windows
- Mac
- Android
Features
- Blocks viruses, spyware, and other malware
- Cover all your devices from one easy dashboard
- Scan and remove PC viruses using your mobile device
- Scans web, Twitter, and Facebook links
- More features available in the paid Pro version of AVG
Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+
Supported OS
- Windows
Features
- Antivirus and antispyware
- Scans your downloads regardless of the file format before they have a chance to damage your PC
- Blocks or suspends malicious processes and infected files before they try to start or connect to your system
- Protects you while you browse the web by validating a constantly updated list of known bad URLs and websites
- “Gaming mode” allows you to play games and watch movies without being disturbed
- More features available in the paid versions of Ad-Aware
Windows Defender / Windows Security
Supported OS
- Windows 10
Features
- Built into Windows 10 and enabled by default
- Real-time malware protection
- Performs periodic scans quietly in the background
- Automatic updates
Avast
Supported OS
- Windows
- Mac
- Android
Features
- Antivirus and anti-malware
- Password protection
- Browser cleanup
- Remote assistance
- More features available in the paid versions of Avast
Malwarebytes
Supported OS
- Windows
- Mac
- iOS
- Android
Features
- Scans for malware
- Safely removes threats from your PC
- More features available in the paid versions of Malwarebytes, including active protection