The best free software 2017

Free software

Superb software doesn't have to cost a fortune - thanks to open source, shareware and ad-supported projects, you can equip your Windows PC with a complete set of essential everyday programs completely free.
We've put the best free Windows software to the test and hand-picked the very best programs for your PC. These are the programs we use ourselves at home, and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Don't see your favorites listed? Share your recommendations in the comments below.

The best free antivirus: Avira Free Antivirus

                                         

Avira's security toolkit delivers reliable, discreet protection from malicious software
For great protection from the latest virus and malware threats, you need Avira Free Antivirus. It has a minimal impact on your system performance and offers a range of well-designed presets, plus automatic scans and threat definition updates. Just set and forget.