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Best antivirus for a new PC

Three security suites for a freshly built Windows PC — what each one includes and how to set it up.

The suites

All-in-one protection with identity monitoring

  • Real-time antivirus and web protection
  • Secure VPN
  • Identity monitoring and password manager

Lightweight antivirus with built-in PC cleanup

  • Real-time malware and ransomware protection
  • Web Shield against phishing sites
  • System tune-up and junk cleaner

Antivirus, VPN and cloud backup in one suite

  • Real-time threat protection
  • Secure VPN and password manager
  • Cloud backup for Windows PCs

Set it up in the right order

  • Install Windows and all its updates first
  • Install the suite, then run a full scan
  • Turn on the VPN and password manager if your plan includes them
  • Keep automatic updates and scheduled scans on