How to install an antivirus on Windows 10 3c2ra

Antivirus is the main software responsible for keeping your computer free from different types of threats that can harm the functioning of the system and, in more serious cases, cause data loss and financial losses. Therefore, the showmetech prepared this guide to teach you in detail how to install an antivirus on windows. d611f

How to choose an antivirus for Windows 5k3p54

The antivirus acts as a barrier that will monitor files on the system, browsing, internet s and connection of external storage devices, such as pen drives, among other actions. These are features that are present in almost all tools available on the market.

However, antiviruses Avira, BitDefender e Kaspersky stand out more in the main international tests of software security, done by independent institutions like as AV-Test e AV-Comparatives, which assess factors such as:

Real-time protection: indicates the ability of the antivirus to prevent your computer from being infected, acting immediately and not allowing the threat to install itself or take over Windows.

Malware Removal: this test shows the ability of an antivirus to identify and remove viruses on an already infected PC.

Performance: the performance test measures the impact of antivirus installation and operation on Windows on common tasks such as extracting files, installing programs and browsing the internet.

False positive: a false positive happens when the antivirus identifies a legitimate file as a threat, which ends up confusing and confusing its .

Step by step guide to install antivirus on Windows 312cw

We will show the procedure for installing the free version of each of the antiviruses mentioned above, but always pointing out the benefits of the version. The steps are based on installing antiviruses on Windows 10, but are similar in previous versions.

If you prefer, use the links below to navigate directly to the step-by-step installation of the antivirus of your choice.

• Avira
• BitDefender
• Kaspersky

Avira v6x6d

Start by accessing Avira s page and click on the “Free " highlighted.

Launch the installer and follow the steps below:

1. The of the contract and conditions of use appear on the home screen. Read and then click “Accept and Install” to continue.
2. The installation of Avira starts immediately. A prompt appears on the screen with the option to an for free. It's optional, but we recommend that you do it.
3. The installation proceeds and introduces you to the main benefits of Avira while you wait, such as quick and scheduled scans, browsing protection and VPN.
4. After a few minutes, the message “Installation completed successfully".
5. Finally, a short tour with the main functions of Avira will be presented and, at the end, the screen in the image below.

Avira Antivirus offers great protection in the free version, it is entirely in Portuguese and very simple to use. As a negative point, it automatically installs some extra functions that can impact system performance a little more, in addition to the browser Opera.

In the paid version, called Avira Pro, the benefits of protection against attacks from ransomware and protection for online purchases and transactions.

BitDefender 46212d

Access the free version page from BitDefender and click on “free " to start.

Launch the installer and follow the steps below:

1. The splash screen displays the progress of the files that BitDefender needs for installation. Just wait. The total time depends on your internet speed.
2. After the , the main installation screen appears. Select the checkbox to accept the agreement and . Click in "install” and wait.
3. At the end of the installation, a screen appears for logging in with a free BitDefender . It is not optional: you need to click on “Not Now” and create your to enable BitDefender to work.
4. On the creation screen, enter your name, email and choose a .
5. Finally BitDefender is installed and active. The following screen then appears.

You can click on “SystemScan” to do a first check.

BitDefender is an excellent, lightweight antivirus with excellent levels of protection. As you may have noticed from the images, in the free version it is only available in English, which can be a problem for many s.

The paid version offers protection against ransomware, manager, protection for online purchases and transactions and promises more optimized performance, for more speed on the PC and longer battery life in the case of notebooks.

Kaspersky 6t4u2x

Access the Kaspersky Free page, currently called Kaspersky Security Cloud. Click on the button " now“. You will be redirected to a page offering the paid version, which you can try for 30 days for free. Click again on “ now".

Launch the installer and follow the steps below.

1. On the home screen click on “Continue” to accept the and conditions of the contract.
2. Optionally, leave the option to participate in the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) and installing the manager.
3. Kaspersky starts ing and installing the necessary files. Just wait.
4. At the end of the installation, Kaspersky displays a screen with recommended settings. Keep everything checked and click “Apply” and finally in “Completed".
5. It is necessary to create an to activate Kaspersky, enter your details and click on “Create an ".
6. You will be shown a short tour with all the main functions and then the home screen.

Kaspersky manages to gather several qualities, it is entirely in Portuguese, easy to use, excellent levels of protection and good functions even in the free version. As a negative point, offers to purchase the paid license are often shown.

In versions, Kaspersky stands out in the main paid antivirus tests, always among the best. Providing protection for online purchases and transactions, protection from ransomware, protection for your webcam to prevent spying, child-safe browsing and many other protection features.

Keep your PC safe 6t5b3a

After choosing the ideal one for you and following the steps in our tutorial on how to install an antivirus on Windows, it is important to keep the system, other programs and antivirus itself always up to date. This will increase your security level.

Also avoid browsing suspicious websites, be very careful with the programs you install on your computer and beware of links and email attachments. It is recommended to do a full scan every 15 days, with the antivirus scanning the entire system, to make sure everything is as expected.

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