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Microsoft Defender Antivirus

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Windows
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Spec score 6.9 #104 of 120 in Antivirus software

Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Headquarters
Redmond, Washington, USARead 23 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Founded
1975Read 23 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Parental controls
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Password manager
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Protection scope
antivirusRead 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Ransomware protection
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Supported platforms
Windows 10,Windows 11Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com

Plans and prices

Microsoft Defender Antivirus built into Windows Price not published Real-time, always-on antivirus protection · Virus and malware protection · Windows Security integration Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Microsoft Defender Antivirus built into Windows Priced on request Real-time, always-on antivirus protection · Virus and malware protection · Windows Security integration Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Microsoft 365 Personal Priced on request 1 person · Up to 5 devices simultaneously · 1 TB cloud storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Microsoft 365 Personal Price not published 1 person · Up to 5 devices simultaneously · 1 TB cloud storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Microsoft 365 Family Price not published 1 to 6 people · Up to 5 devices per person · Up to 6 TB cloud storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Microsoft 365 Family Priced on request 1 to 6 people · Up to 5 devices per person · Up to 6 TB cloud storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Microsoft 365 Premium Price not published 1 to 6 people · Up to 5 devices per person · Up to 6 TB cloud storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Microsoft 365 Premium Priced on request 1 to 6 people · Up to 5 devices per person · Up to 6 TB cloud storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com

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