
Plus, Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows can now schedule daily, weekly or monthly scans of the system when it’s most convenient.

Based on the same interface, architecture, malware scanner and back-end support as Bitdefender’s paid programs, the free version lacks several features like webcam and microphone protection or a hardened browser. It’s easy to integrate and control them using the Bitdefender Central online account.

On the other hand, its scanning engine takes up a significant amount of system resources, potentially eating into performance. A fast scanner, the app can find a variety of threats and disarm them.
