How to Check Which Antivirus is Installed on Your Computer

Knowing which antivirus software is installed on your computer is crucial for ensuring your system's protection. This guide will help you identify the antivirus program you have installed, regardless of your operating system.

Checking Antivirus on Windows

For Windows users, follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel: Press Windows + R, type control, and press Enter.
2. Go to System and Security: Click on System and Security.
3. Check under Security and Maintenance: Click Security and Maintenance and then expand the Security section. You'll see your antivirus program listed under Virus protection.

Finding Antivirus Software on macOS

For macOS users, the process is simple:

1. Open Finder: Click on the Finder icon in your dock.
2. Navigate to Applications: Go to the Applications folder.
3. Look for Antivirus Software: Scroll through the list of applications to find your installed antivirus program. Common antivirus names include Norton, McAfee, and Avast.

Verifying Antivirus on Linux

Linux users can follow these general instructions:

1. Use the Terminal: Open a terminal window.
2. List Installed Packages: Type dpkg --list | grep -i antivirus (for Debian-based distributions) or rpm -qa | grep -i antivirus (for Red Hat-based distributions) and press Enter.
3. Identify Your Antivirus: Review the list of installed packages to find your antivirus software.

Using System Information Tools

You can also use system information tools to identify your antivirus software:

• Belarc Advisor (Windows): Download and run Belarc Advisor to generate a detailed report of your installed software, including antivirus programs.
• EtreCheck (macOS): Download EtreCheck and run it to produce a report of your system information, including security software.
• HardInfo (Linux): Install and run HardInfo to view detailed information about your system, including installed antivirus software.