The Only Antivirus You Will Ever Need

The Only Antivirus You Will Ever Need
I get asked all the time, what is the best free antivirus and now, Bitdefender Free Antivirus 2022 is finally here and its probably the best free antivirus for windows pc
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[@knightofsg]

I just subbed! Your videos are so helpful and easy to follow, thanks! Would you kindly mind share your tutorial video were to remove some not important features and customize Windows 11 as you've got so many, I forgot which one was it? :) Thanks again. 👍

[@tjstevens001]

Thank you sir, for filling us in!

[@BryanChristian0]

Been using bitdefender for more than 3 years, best free antivirus for me. also running malwarebytes once a month just for scanning.

[@stephenjones5079]

I've been a user of Bitdefender for quite some time now and would definitely recommend giving it a try.

[@manukumarjain246]

Great video... Loved it... Thanks for this

[@Britec09]

My pleasure 😊

[@Nick41622]

Yes, I would like to see you test Bitdefender, thanks Brian.👍

[@gazmix589]

many thanks.. i've been relying on Defender & thinking of Avira as i had in past.. Is Bitdefender better than Avira as i know they both low on cpu usage

[@avejst]

Great video Good walkthrough of the product Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@Britec09]

Thanks for watching!

[@johngoard8272]

Thanks, Brian because my Windows 11 machine is on unsupported hardware and I don't think my current software (Eset Smart Security) is available for Windows 11 unless you pay some ridiculous amount of money for it. Now I have used Bitdefender in the past and liked what it used to be able to do but it got so expensive hence my change to Kaspersky then Eset so this is a Godsend for me seeing I don't know when Microsoft will drop their security updates and this should cover me hopefully for a while longer so your video comes at a very opportune time. Now as for the firewall is the Windows one enough? Thanks again mate a great tutorial from you as always!!😄

[@CharlesCollins]

Thanks for the video. I noticed you use to use Zone Alarm. It isn't on the AV Test site. Is that because it is no good?

[@gregb835]

Brian, will the windows defender FIREWALL still in conjuction with the Free bit defender? Thx for your time...G

[@markphilpot8734]

I can go to this when my subscription is passed. A lot of anti virus software isn’t used by most. So much isn’t used and the unaware just fall in. We have to do our part first. Way to go Brian. Stay safe my mates!😊👍🏻😁

[@WrestlingFace]

Stupendous video, good job!

[@Britec09]

Fab

[@ABiggles]

I have used BD before (paid version). Really good product but how do you deal with turning off Windows Defender without getting annoying reminders and red flags?

[@GunniesLetsFlyVFR]

Thanks mate. I'll be installing it. Thanks

[@TheIgnoredGender]

Do you still recommend ZoneAlarm as a Firewall?

[@donaldjohnson394]

Thanks for the info! I was a Bit defender user for many years until they stopped the free version 2 years ago.

[@Pro-Driver]

I would like to see protection test review Windows Defender vs. BitDefender free so we can see who is better !

[@NetherWorldMobile]

Like to request a test of this new version of Bitdefender vs some of it’s free competition and see how it stands up. Both detection and system resource ( both cpu and ram impact). Looking for a new antivirus system to put on a low end dual core laptop for a relative that basically uses it for email and basic web browsing. And don’t want to make it any slower.

[@m-hamzamalik]

So, Brian! What are your thoughts behind *Kaspersky Cloud Security* (Free Version)? when comparing both of them?

[@seanjestersloan]

IMO it bests BD hands down!

[@tkjohn9]

Kaspersky is reputed to be a national security threat by the USA government.

[@shifcps1754]

Surely kaspersky. Kaspersky is more lighter and also provide a bit better protection

[@grichard1585]

I've been running Shadow Defender (it sandboxes your PC) for years. Never actually had a virus in that time, but if I did, all I would have to do is delete the sandbox or shut down the PC. It also keeps my PC clean (no cookies or scripts)

[@ruthcormack1765]

Would be keen to know how much memory is consumed , impact on CPU run time in diffent modes (Avast for example hogs an ENORMOUS amount of memory and often drowns the CPu(s) in mysterious backgound processes at a high priority level, especially at boot time). Strange how many of these AF programs have similar looking GUIs. Would also like to know user base size, Avast boasts over 400 Million users most of these reporting back on new viruses which MUST be a plus point.

[@Britec09]

This is an awesome antivirus from Bitdefender. Drop us a LIKE 👍

[@den2k286]

Thanks for the Vid and recommendation. I understand you say performance impact is low. A test would be much appreciated.

[@bsforyt727]

@@den2k286 @Britec09 unfortunately Bitdefender free is ridden with false positives as of now and it made my pc slower as well Maybe it's new so it has these shortcomings but hope they can sort it out

[@Johna130]

I always drop a like on your videos Brian and do appreciate all the content you bring 👍 I do however try to stay away from free software its not that I am rich far from it I just think there has to be a reason why it is free.Even if they undercut the market and sold their contributions at a steal or much reduced cost I would feel much happier paying something towards it.

[@LiquidSnake690]

I use Avast with a free firewall built into it. Avast hasn't been perfect though and it flagged my game Guardians of the Galaxy as malware along with some other false flags. I am probably going to switch to Bitdefender free version. My other question is what firewall would you recommend we pair with Bitdefender free version?

[@jensenjs]

I have the Total security it is a 3 year abonnement, to renew in 678 days. My abonnement can be used on10 units. Right now, it runs on 2 laptops, 1 tablet and my mobile phone. A GREAT PRODUCT!

[@Nature-of-reality]

superb videos. thanks.

[@giulianomarco]

I was disappointed when they stopped the old free version (ran it for years as it was quiet and light). Thanks for letting us all know about this version replacing it. I wonder why they didn't email old users about it? 👍

[@gooddealonly]

If it was free and they stopped being free and you missed it, this means you should be paying for it! They should be making money and deserve to be paid somehow. Who wants to work for nothing? Not even you!

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@TheNinjaMarmot]

They emailed me about it.

[@sg.o7139]

@@gooddealonly why offer a free version in the first place then if everyone "shouod be paying for it" ?

[@RainAllen03]

Nowadays, there is no free, right?

[@jasonhawkins4528]

Bit defender has always been my favourite, doesn't use system resources unlike the other free ones and I do think it has the best defense.

[@mohitwarke9716]

Yea I do like it, but it's consumes ram more than 500mb+ it's hard on 4gb ram old pc

[@bakugan9000]

Could you do a comparison between bitdefender free vs Kaspersky security cloud free , for the ultimate free option out there

[@ajanthony4604]

I use the total security for the past 3 yrs. Great support. If you combine this with some browser extensions like Malwarebytes and bitdefender trafficlight

[@themadatheist1976]

Guess I'll give it a try over MSE, what free firewall do you recommend?

[@211sweetypie]

Thanks Brain. I have about 10 days left on my Norton 360 and I’m getting ready to switch to this free bit-defender. I was paying for things I did not or couldn’t use with Norton. Their vpn did not work on my local library’s public Wi-Fi. They blocked it and I never used the black web monitoring feature because I already have one. Silly me, I wasted money for a whole year and they’re always trying to get you to buy more things.

[@JohnDoe-gq9hp]

How good is this compared to eset? I been using eset for a year now and I think it is still reliable.

[@PerpetualPreponderer]

Will using this disable windows defender's built in firewall?

[@bjdavis51]

Thanks again, Brian...I just got rid of that annoying Avast and installed Bit Defender!

[@aLLeiNicHeV]

Hi, when i install antivirus, it says that I have 30 free days... It is not the same as in your video, what shall I do?

[@tahirdar4025]

It's working smoothly..thanks

[@MrLaking123]

does this impact the pc like avast because avast is a nightmare it literally blocks everything

[@Royston1860]

While watching your video my full Bitdefender Total Security showed a popup window notifying of an upgrade.

[@Relevantminded]

This is only for pro version though right?

[@jamesgray3057]

just installed it on my now activated win10 and some of the toggles don't work

[@kcinplatinumgaming2598]

I used Bitdefenderr but always preferred Kaspersky Cloud.. good video though !!

[@Paras9646]

I was already installed bidefender software in our laptop but it is not working

[@MP_7]

VPN included in suites now? Wasn't it separately purchased?

[@jesus.moreno]

awesome .. thnankkkkkkkkkkkk youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!

[@stevevanhoff]

I tried 3 times to install it on Win 10, but each time it was done the user interface would not come up. There was no way to log in. It showed in task manger, using a lot of disc resources for a long time. Back to Avira, I guess.

[@ROYRDX]

you are the best tech guy/you-tuber out there , bit defender is second in the list ...

[@PapaBear6t8]

I'm using Kaspersky Security Cloud free version, but I have to admit this one is pretty good too...

[@harshabhat1240]

Does this Free Bitdefender AV prevent virus entering if an infected pendrive is inserted into the PC?

[@rjjeffreys]

Brian, all A/V programs will affect PC system performance. And, BD is absolutely no exception. Tom's Guide states in the "Against" column in their recent, comprehensive review "Heavy background system load", which was just published 24 days ago. And, as also mentioned here in other posts, it does generate a lot of false/positives. It is also not easy to completely uninstall, if you find that you do not like it. IMHO, I would just stick with Windows Defender. Always enjoy your videos, mate!

[@diablow1411]

Would concur, given my experience with AVG 2007 suite. I know this is a very old experience, but since that I had been ironically avoiding antivirus programs like a plague, until the release of Microsoft Security Essentials and then stuck with WinDefender later on as MSE retired.

[@xalzor740]

@@diablow1411 2007 experience is literally meaningless... Back then PCs were trash and slow and antiviruses werent that good

[@diablow1411]

@@xalzor740 Every past experience becomes meaningless when it comes to tech, I bet lol Antiviruses even today are majorly bloatware, save for corporate suites.

[@napoleonhardridge7014]

@@diablow1411 In 2022, You got to search and download AVG uninstaller to even completely uninstall it from your computer. But, you won't find this out until you want to uninstall it; and you're taking a wild guess if they even have one because they won't tell you. It's best to get windows Pro and use its Shadow Defender because todays Anti-Viruses are hijacking your computer and taking over everything. Bitdefender paid version won't even give you your firewall.

[@StrikeOnDrifter]

let's say you're still using windows 8.1, would then be a better option until one can upgrade to a new machine?

[@rogerbowen5753]

I had it for a while in the past, but, when I'd weigh it up against Windows Security, I didn't feel it had that much more to offer so I went back to Windows Security. It does its thing and doesn't lock anything behind a paywall.

[@sobrismail]

agreed.......

[@snowflakemelter7171]

Windows security along with free Malwarebytes is all most people need.

[@rogerbowen5753]

@@snowflakemelter7171 When I had Malwarebytes I'm sure there were certain things it'd only clean if you had the paid version. I bought a lifetime license, but, after one update, the code that renewed that wouldn't work. They switched to a subscription model and wouldn't honour any previous license, it was then that I ditched them. Why should I pay for protection I technically already had!?

[@RockFordCademce]

And you are not getting layer by them in any way right?

[@Ratchet_effect]

Ah Brian! "Jim bob" That brings back some very fond memory's of the *Waltons!* saying goodnight at the end of the episode(s) now I wanna go watch it 😁👍🏻 I used to swear by Bitdefender in the early years of the internet going public. But.. I've had a better time with Kaspersky & their VPN both serve me well for years!

[@Britec09]

Classic

[@steveh2544]

A very good AV that is also cheap to buy as a full version from Amazon. Ten licences are only £25.

[@sagheerbhatti1076]

what about Windows defender...?

[@johnswale376]

Would like you to run some tests on bitdefender free thanks 😁

[@shivamkrishn]

Even if you add a file under exclusion, mostly it's engine still detects it. Way too aggressive

[@grootbaas9104]

Question by 2025 when windows 10 support ends would it be safer to use a full suit antivirus? What are the risks of using windows 10 after expiry if you using a full antivirus package if any? Fantastic channel your voice is calming content is brilliantly put together keep up the good work.

[@film49uk]

Asks to remove malware bytes which I am not going to and also my virus software again not worth the trouble feel my normal stuff has protected me thus far

[@soulissoulis8080]

beautiful presentation

[@Britec09]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@spmj1251]

I have bitdefender but a 6 month paid version. So far its doing a good job protecting me. Maybe after 6 months ill revert back to the free version, cheers brian

[@michaelthomasross3251]

Have used Bitdefender and Kaspersky for years with no problems, the only thing I worry about is they both insert their own website certificates, use malwarebytes also.

[@darrenkelly3258]

Great video

[@Britec09]

Thanks!

[@thesilentgeneration]

What can I do to get a firewall that will work with BitDefender?

[@Ambassador-For-Christ]

There is nothing you can do, Bitdefender won't allow any other firewall other than Windows Firewall !!

[@Abhitweezz]

Using Bitdefender Total security from 5 years now and it never let me down. Advanced ransomeware protection is best of all in the market.

[@charlesyateschalfant]

This program, along with Malwarebytes premium is my choice. BTW, you do a wonderful job, cheers!

[@RobertSalas]

It would be great if see this AV into action.

[@nicks4597]

defender is the only one you need

[@Bill_Sawyer]

Thanks Britec for the information. Question. What's the difference between this one and Malwarebytes? And can they both be used on the same system. Thanks

[@Britec09]

This is better than Malwarebytes in my opinion

[@savvytechtips]

Anti-virus programs detect viruses, and malwarebytes detects malware, adware, ransomware, spyware.. etc. It's good to have both.

[@MenessHaTT]

You can use Bitdefender with Malwarebytes without an issue, having said that you need to install Bitdefender 1st then Malwarebytes, other wise you can get an error of some sort.... I had too google it too find out why it didn't work, but they work well together now, hope this somewhat helps... Been using full versions of them together for years...

[@Bill_Sawyer]

@@MenessHaTT You were right. When I tried to install bitdefender, with Malwarebytes installed on my PC it was telling me to uninstall Malwarebytes first. Thanks. I appreciate the information. ✌️😎

[@MenessHaTT]

@@Bill_Sawyer No worries m8, i'm glad the information was helpful...

[@dheluxe24]

may i try that. im using 360 antivirus. let me see if bitdedender good.

[@carlosch8405]

Brian would you recommend turn off some features of windows defender to go along with the free version of Bitdefender or turn off every feature of windows defender and go only with the free version of Bitdefender? If it is the first choice what features would you keep on? Note: I want the best way to have the best security possible but i also want to leave some performance for games

[@meppie1922]

Nice one again Brian. I would like to see how this stacks up to Windows 10 defender and how bloated and what the impact is on performance as this looks kinda bloaty to me. Cheers!

[@telebubba5527]

Actually Windows Defender is a top ranking antivirus nowadays. He's spouting old days rhetoric, but with Win 10 and 11 that's over. You're right in that Bit Defender is bloatly. I had the total security package on my previous PC, but a year ago I bought a new state of the art gaming pc and decided not to install it anymore because it could be quite an annoyance now and again and hard to find what was going on. Up to now I haven't looked back. Advantage is that Defender comes with the firewall, so you'd have to keep using it if you go for the free package. And Defender uses the built in protection in Windows which is also much better than previous, especially in Win 11. In short: the only reason to switch to Bit Defender IS the bloatware, otherwise I wouldn't bother with stressing your pc with something that's already on there and doesn't add anything.

[@georgetek]

@@telebubba5527 Not quite true. Check pc security channel for back to back testing.

[@telebubba5527]

@@georgetek As I said, it's old day rhetoric, because people will like to see it that way. It has however been confirmed that Windows Defender is as good or even actually better than paid for options. Don't forget, those paid for options have a commercial interest in it. They will say anything to keep on selling. And Bitdefender just boated itself to try to stay on top.

[@daveward4358]

Thanks for this, it also took 5 secs off me boot time.

[@Colin623]

I tried Bitdefender but my screen kept going blank on Chrome/Windows 11 laptop, so having to look elsewhere.

[@Britec09]

Try Kaspersky

[@Shayne2555]

Is Kaspersky free still alive I don't hear them talking a lot about it?@@Britec09

[@jockee9717]

Thank You. Agree that Bitdefender Free WAS a good choice. Used the one they offered before, unfortunately Bitdefender offered a payed version at a reasonable price (when they ended unlimited free version) BUT, sorry to say, Bitdefender couldn't simply accept payment by bank transfer (!) and as other noticed they just ended the free version all of a sudden, WITHOUT informing of the (New) free 3 month trial! The conclusion must be: They made a too good working Free-Version BUT now they want us to pay for their Antivirus instead. Sorry to say their customer care and payment system is beyond all criticism, and seems one may not be safe about their service to continue if by chance they decide to change the conditions. Good Antivirus - Your choice at Your risk.

[@wilpang20]

How does it compare with Kaspersky Free if you put the 'war' aside?

[@Britec09]

Kaspersky is still very good. Both are pretty similar.

[@bsforyt727]

I will give an edge to Kaspersky

[@bsforyt727]

@@Britec09 unfortunately Bitdefender free is ridden with false positives as of now and it made my pc slower as well Maybe it's new so it has these shortcomings but hope they can sort it out

[@wilpang20]

@@bsforyt727 Thanks

[@seanjestersloan]

Kaspersky wins here for the additional ransomware protection. IMO.

[@zambrota55]

For over twenty years, the antivirus Eset NOD 32 has been doing a great job. To me, the best of them all

[@DJPenguino51]

I concur. It doesn't cost an arm & a leg and it's quite light and responsive, especially when compared to AVG (which I call "average" because that's what it really is.). I use defender now but back then when I ran XP, I relied on Eset.

[@lawrencethompson465]

I have used Eset for several years on my XP laptop and a desktop plus Win7 on a second laptop. Loved it. Worked great. Alas, Eset no longer works for XP which is disappointing since I prefer the XP platform. Does Bitdefender work on XP and Win 7 platforms?

[@kljljlklljlkj8925]

BRILLIANT!!! 👍

[@Dobrufusnoretro]

I went to a physical tech store and bought the cheapest anti virus available in a card. Macafee livesafe cost me 19.99 (20 €uros) for 18 months so a year and half (1 euro 11 cents per month not expensive right). Once the year and half ends I will conctact support to ask if I can just buy a new cheap card in a physical store. But I kinda wish I saw this video before

[@gewema-makkum]

Thanks for this video..but when you install BD. ..what happens with the already installed Windows Defender ? it should be tuned off ! In the video no word about this ...never use 2 Antivirus programs !

[@WriteitUp.]

I would have suggest Sophos since Bitdefender eats a lot of resources and cause PC to run slow.

[@sheikhabdullah873]

Please also suggest a free Firewall.

[@Royson12]

Thanks great videos, and why is the reason they offer for free an antivirus, where is the catch? i Is very difficult to believe a company giving for free, they just need a way to get funds to operate the company, thanks in advance for any answer.👍👍

[@englandcalling9721]

It's worth disabling auto-scan of flash drives. Bitdefender sees it as a new device every time a USB stick is plugged in, even if the drive and files were scanned before. Scans are heavy for a USB containing a lot of files. Bitdefender only protects Google Chrome, Firefox and Edge Chromium. For Brave or other browsers, you'd need to add Bitdefender TrafficLight, Malwarebytes Browser Guard or similar protective extension.

[@englandcalling9721]

@@gags730 It looks like Bitdefender disabled scan only new and changed files in the free version so every drive is a fresh scan. The original free version was set and forget. This is much more a sales tool.

[@sharpshooterofky]

Is this still true today 04.23.23??

[@BlackDUST..]

QUESTION Britec09 .... IS IT BETTER TO HAVE AND INSTALL BITDEFENDER OVER MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS ON WINDOWS 7 64 Bit. THANK YOU !

[@Britec09]

I would

[@BlackDUST..]

@@Britec09 CHEERS BRO ... MUCH APPRECIATED. !

[@WalterPetrovic]

It looks a lot like Avast and I wonder if it's made by the same people, and how does it stack up (Free version) to Bitdefender? Also, does Bitdefender still crash systems into inoperability? A few years ago I had it and it destroyed Windows 10 because it thought it was a virus.

[@omarvasquez6851]

That dashboard also looks like the one I have from Emisoft

[@paulwood2329]

I also think Windows 10 is a virus. Just look at all the spyware it pact with!

[@TheCompton2010]

A lot of people think defender is great, but I don’t see it. I agree with the bit defender recommendation. Kapersky is good as well.

[@Britec09]

Windows defender has gotten a lot better over the years but it's still way behind bit defender and Kaspersky antivirus programs in my opinion. Have a great day! Thanks for watching

[@daveg6948]

does it work with windows 7?

[@Britec09]

Not sure

[@stephenbeswick2163]

Hi Bryan can you a video on free VPN software please steve b

[@bsforyt727]

@Britec09 unfortunately Bitdefender free is ridden with false positives as of now and it made my pc slower as well Maybe it's new so it has these shortcomings but hope they can sort it out

[@jep1103]

I use Norton, need a bloody mortgage to use that

[@UkBigSteveo]

I use the Total Security Bitdefender 5 users and I like it

[@lindastone6868]

It's still good, but not as unintrusive as the old version.

[@Fuk_Xin]

Tell WHO and CDC use Kapersky for Coffin19

[@tomwaller6893]

That would be Windows defender. All the rest are not required as it is ransomware, not viruses you next to look out for.

[@chrisg6597]

Username "jim bob".... Looks like someone watched too much "Little House On The Prairie" earlier on in life..

[@Britec09]

How did you know lol

[@MundaneGray]

The guided tour was nice, but I was hoping you would tell us WHY you think BitDefender is the best free antivirus. But you never did, so I’m still not sure why I should switch.

[@citizenkimi]

Brian sometimes tries to hang over the algorithm, but you have really to do your own assessments to determine what to watch

[@loriwyuk]

In the free version you get hardly anything but basic antivirus protection. I just tried it.

[@truthfilterforyoutube8218]

All I ever use is Defender with Windows 10. With common sense I have never had a virus or been hacked. Windows is not easy at all anymore to get into.

[@rastgo4432]

Is it available for Linux?

[@Britec09]

You don't need an Antivirus for Linux

[@BD-vu9bv]

I thought Bitdefender stopped offering a free version?