Buy antivirus: which virus scanner suits you?

What will you find on this page?

On this page, you'll find our basic antivirus packages: protection against viruses, malware and spyware, suitable for PC, laptop, mobile and tablet. We sell packages from various brands, and each package can be bought as a new installation or used to renew an existing licence.

What is an antivirus and which problems does it solve?

Viruses are pieces of malicious code that attach themselves to files or programmes and spread from there to other files or devices. Once active, they can slow down your device, take up storage space or damage files.

Malware is the umbrella term for all malicious software, viruses included. A well-known and notorious example within malware is ransomware: software that locks or encrypts your files, after which you only regain access by paying a ransom. Other malware variants steal passwords, secretly send fake emails from your account, or give an attacker access to your device.

Spyware works differently: instead of causing damage, it quietly keeps track of you. It records which websites you visit, which emails you send or which apps you install, and forwards that information to third parties who profit from it, without you noticing.

New viruses and malware variants appear daily. That's why a modern antivirus package is continuously updated, so you stay protected against the latest threats too.

When isn't basic antivirus enough?

An antivirus package is the foundation, but not the end point of digital protection.

Do you bank or shop online, or do you also want protection against unsafe wifi networks and phishing sites? Then antivirus alone leaves you missing a firewall and other proactive protection. In that case, choose an Internet Security package.

Looking for the most complete protection, with, alongside virus protection, also a VPN, a password manager, dark web monitoring and often parental control? Then Total Security is the better choice, especially if you want to protect multiple family members or devices at once.

Please note: with Internet Security and Total Security too, exactly which features you get differs per brand and package. Want to be sure for a specific package? Use the filters, check the product page, use our 'Help me choose' buying guide, or contact customer service.

Which virus scanner suits you?

At 2GO Software, you'll find antivirus packages from various brands, including Norton, McAfee and Bitdefender - three brands we're an official partner of. They offer solid basic protection against viruses, malware and spyware, but exactly which features are included in a package differs per brand and per package: the number of devices you can protect, the licence duration and which operating systems are supported can vary. Want to see first how the strongest packages compare to each other? In our top 5 best antivirus software, we put them side by side for you.

Want to know for certain whether a specific feature is or isn't included in a package? Then filter for yourself in the overview based on what you need, check the product page of the package you're considering, use our 'Help me choose' buying guide for tailored advice, or contact our customer service, who are happy to think it through with you all week round and know exactly what's included in each package.

Why buy antivirus from 2GO Software?

You can buy antivirus in many places, but not every provider can tell you exactly where the licence comes from. At 2GO Software, we can: we're an official partner of Norton, McAfee and Bitdefender, so you always get 100% genuine software, straight from the manufacturer. Curious what that partnership actually involves? Just take a look at our partner page, where you can see for yourself which brands we represent.

After ordering, you don't have to wait: you'll receive your licence and download link instantly and automatically by email, available for immediate delivery. If you don't fully manage the installation yourself, we'll help install it for free remotely via a secure remote session, and you'll get a step-by-step guide tailored to your operating system and chosen package. If you still run into something, our customer service is available all week round via chat, email, WhatsApp and phone - and if the package still doesn't work as hoped, we'll fix it through our not-satisfied-money-back guarantee.

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