Windows 10: Which antivirus is better for Windows 10? Avast (free version) or Windows Defender?

I was wondering which antiviruses would be better for my PC between these two, because I've heard many controversial answers...
So I'm asking you guys which one would be better: the free version of Avast Antivirus or Windows Defender (default)

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avast free antivirus vs windows defender

>it's true that Avast Free Antivirus is better by a lot compare to windows defender?

As
BulldogXX already mentioned: That's a matter of opinion.

Suggestion to read:

• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Safe Steps for Replacing your Anti-virus - Why should you use Antivirus
  software?
• Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
  

Suggestion to watch:

 

Do Avast Free Antivirus compatible with Windows 10 Pro?

That's a question for
Avast Support, but see:
Will Avast be compatible with Windows 10?

In short, ensuring that Avast is compatible with Windows 10 is quite simple. Avast version V2015 R2 and newer are already compatible with Windows 10. Users who currently have V2015 R2 or newer installed and plan to update from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10
will automatically have Avast transferred to Windows 10 at the same time.

For users currently using older versions of Avast, it's highly recommended to update your Avast product
prior to updating to Windows 10 to ensure an easy, hassle-free transition.

Related information to include:

-
Compatibility report for Windows 10: FAQ

- Microsoft Windows 10 (Important notes section) Specifications page:

Many applications, files, and settings will migrate as part of the upgrade. However, some applications or settings may not migrate.-

• For antimalware applications, Windows will check to see if your antimalware subscription is current (not expired) and compatible during the upgrade.
• If the antimalware application is compatible and current, your application will be preserved during the upgrade to Windows 10.
• If the antimalware application is incompatible, Windows will uninstall your application while preserving your settings. After upgrade is complete, if your antimalware provider has informed Microsoft that it has made a compatible version available for your
  active subscription, Windows will notify you to install the latest version available with the settings that were set prior to upgrade.
• If your antimalware subscription is not current (expired),
  Windows will uninstall your application and enable Windows Defender.

Also:

• Some applications that came from your OEM may be removed prior to the upgrade.
• For certain third party applications, the 'Get Windows 10 app' will scan for application compatibility. If there is a known issue that will prevent the upgrade, you will be notified of the list of applications with known issues. You can choose to accept
  and the applications will be removed from the system prior to the upgrade. Please be sure to copy the list before you accept the removal of the application.

Would finally suggest not to rush into Win10 immediately. Hope this helps.

 

avast free antivirus vs windows defender

it's true that Avast Free Antivirus is better by a lot compare to windows defender?

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