What antivirus can I use in Windows 11?

Next week comes Windows 11 , the new and long-awaited Microsoft operating system. The developers have had months to test their programs and platforms within this new ecosystem and prepare everything for its arrival. There are many programs that have already released an update certifying the support for this new operating system, as well as many manufacturers have released their own driver updates so that the components can work in this new OS. However, what about antivirus?

What antivirus can I use in Windows 11

An antivirus does not work the same as any other simple program. These security programs are executed at a very low level in order to guarantee maximum protection, and therefore they have to be designed to the millimeter so that there are no errors or possible security breaches. Any low-level change in the operating system can cause antivirus to stop working. And more when the change is due to a completely new operating system, no matter how much Windows 11 is based on Windows 10.

Windows Defender en Windows 11

Be careful when installing an antivirus in Windows 11

The security firm AV-Comparatives has put the main antivirus on the market to the test to see if they are capable of working on Windows 11. For this, they have used one of the latest available builds, 22454.1000 , and the same tests have been carried out. that are made to these antiviruses in any other operating system to guarantee their correct operation.

The antivirus that AV-Comparatives has analyzed are:

  • Avast Free Antivirus 21.7.2481
  • AVG Free Antivirus 21.8.3202
  • Avira Antivirus Pro 1.1.54.22911
  • Bitdefender Internet Security 25.0.26.89
  • ESET Internet Security 14.2.24.0
  • G Data Total Security 25.5.11.316
  • K7 Total Security 16.0.0556
  • Kaspersky Internet Security 21.3.10.391
  • Malwarebytes Premium 4.4.6
  • McAfee Total Protection 16.0
  • Norton LifeLock Norton 360 22.21.8.62
  • Panda Free Antivirus 21.00.00
  • Total AV Total Security 5.15.69
  • Total Defense Essential Antivirus 13.0.0.545
  • Trend Micro Internet Security 17.0.1181
  • VIPRE Advanced Security 11.0.6.22

Although all these antivirus can be installed in Windows 11 without problems, activate the shields and even integrate within Windows Security, as of September 28, 2021, none of the previous antivirus officially supports the new operating system . Just go to the website of any of the antivirus that we have just seen and see how its developers have not yet added Windows 11 to the list of supported operating systems.

Avast Web compatibilidad

What does this mean? That these security programs do not guarantee correct operation in the company’s new operating system. And, although we can install them, they work without problems and nothing may happen, since an antivirus is such a complex program it is easy for something to fail, end up going wrong and expose our computer to the dangers that plague the Internet. And, if a problem occurs, the company is not responsible.

Therefore, in the absence of a week for the official launch of Windows 11 , only an antivirus certifies its operation in this new operating system. And this is none other than …

Windows Defender: the best option

Things have changed a lot since Microsoft started flirting with its own antivirus, a security suite called “Security Essentials”, which was literally useless. Since Windows 8, Microsoft has put the batteries in the field when it comes to security, and with Windows Defender not only does it offer a security solution to match a system with millions of users around the world, but it is even ahead of many other commercial suites.

Of course, Windows 11 comes with a new version of this antivirus to protect users from all threats that may appear on the network. In addition to viruses, Windows Defender will protect us from ransomware and other threats, it will continue to be a totally free antivirus for all users, it will come installed as standard and, thanks to it, we will be able to navigate with peace of mind with the certainty that no threat will end up taking control of our PC.

Everything looks very nice, but what is your problem? Windows Defender sins a bit of consuming too many resources when installing new programs on the PC. Leaving this aside, we are facing an antivirus of 10. And best of all, today, the only certificate for Windows 11.