Computer viruses are now more sophisticated and harder to detect. Today’s e-threats - from Zeus P2P to Clop Ransomware - go straight for your wallet and are smarter than ever at evading detection, scaling across networks, and changing in response to thwarted attacks.
By learning and monitoring the unique pattern of daily activity on your PC, Bitdefender Antivirus Free is able to instantly detect and isolate suspicious changes in real-time, no matter the source.
So you are shielded from known and emerging threats, including:
Financial extortion attacks that freeze PCs are on the rise, attacking everyone from individuals to global enterprises.
With cryptocurrency soaring in popularity, hijacking PC resources to mine for coins has become an all-too-common hazard.
AIs like GPT-3 are now being exploited to write shockingly personalized emails that can dupe just about anyone.
Every software update comes with flaws that need fixing. Until they’re detected, hackers use them as infection points.
Notoriously hard to detect, these attack your PC’s central nervous system and use its credentials to steal & impersonate you.
Malware can be embedded into almost anything you click on, including “next-gen” financial assets like NFTs.
Many free antivirus solutions are as intrusive and resource-heavy as the viruses they’re supposed to stop. Only Bitdefender Antivirus Free is designed from the ground up to keep you safe without disrupting your workflow and focus.
You’re in luck: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus comes with SafePay and a built-in VPN (as well as a host of additional security features), so you can browse, shop and bank online from anywhere with a 100% encrypted, anonymous connection.
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Protects your Windows PC
Secures your personal files from encryption by ransomware
Prevents phishing and online fraud while you shop and browse
Checks your system & apps for vulnerabilities
Blocks web trackers from collecting your data
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11
Memory (RAM): 2 GB
Available free hard disk space: 2.5 GB free space
*System performance may be affected on devices with old-generation CPUs
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Internet Explorer version 11
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Supported browsers:
Chrome 56 and later
Firefox 52 and later
Microsoft Edge
This is a product that is totally free, no hidden costs, no trials required. Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows offers you award-winning antivirus protection that’s light on your system and keeps you safe from viruses and e-threats.
With Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows you have permanent access to award-winning technologies that keep you safe from viruses and cyber threats. No need to worry about availability, you will be able to use the free antivirus protection without any validity due date.
Simply download and install free protection for your PC running any version of Windows (including Windows 10 and Windows 11) and enjoy a worry-free experience while gaming or browsing the Internet.
Unexpected pop-ups, unfamiliar apps running in the background, slowdowns, and random sounds are some signs that your laptop or PC might be compromised. If you experience any of these, the best way to check your device for viruses is to use a dedicated antivirus for Windows.
Download Bitdefender Free Antivirus for Windows and benefit from real time protection for your laptop or PC. This free antivirus includes a powerful virus scanner which instantly detects and blocks viruses and e-threats on your Windows devices. If you need to make sure that your device is safe, the virus cleaner module will keep any threat at distance at all times.
You can easily install the new Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows. Download and run the installation file, as the installation process will be seamless. Don’t worry, we will guide you through every step.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows uses the same Bitdefender technologies considered the best in the industry, as proven by the last decade of independent test scores.
Easy to install and use, Bitdefender Antivirus Free reacts instantly to cyber threats with no compromise to your computer’s performance.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free is a free antivirus software especially designed to protect your Windows PC. Quick to install and light on computer resources, it is good for gaming, image and video editing, and resource-intensive applications.
Windows 11 lets you run the antivirus program of your choosing, and Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows is the perfectly optimized option if you need a powerful antivirus software loaded only with the bare-bones protection features that every computer needs.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows is a free antivirus software especially designed to protect Windows computers.
Need protection on more operating systems? Bitdefender Total Security offers cross-platform protection that covers Windows PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets running Android or iOS for up to 10 devices. Bitdefender Total Security also includes a basic VPN with up to 200 MB per day of encrypted traffic for your devices.
Need unlimited VPN traffic? Bitdefender Premium Security includes Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Premium VPN for Unlimited Traffic & Premium Support.
No, Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows does not include the VPN service that comes with other Bitdefender products.
If you need a secure VPN, Bitdefender Total Security comes with a basic version of Bitdefender VPN that includes a generous amount of traffic (6 GB monthly), free of charge.
If you need unlimited traffic, add Bitdefender Premium VPN to your Bitdefender subscription.
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