Panda Dome
Also called panda antivirus, panda dome complete, panda security
A Spanish consumer antivirus now under WatchGuard. PSANHost.exe is a common host. It is not Windows Security.
What you need to know
Panda Dome is the Spanish consumer suite. WatchGuard is the owner, not the exe.
Panda Dome is the home product. PSANHost.exe is a usual host. It should take the antivirus slot. Two live engines with Windows Security is the conflict. WatchGuard enterprise gear is not this download.
- What is it?
- Spanish AV now under WatchGuard
- Process?
- PSANHost.exe
- Plus Defender?
- No. One live engine
What is Panda Dome?
Panda Dome is the consumer suite. PSANHost.exe is a common Windows host. WatchGuard is the current owner.
If you have never used it
If the tray panda is Panda Dome, this is the Spanish consumer suite WatchGuard owns. Download from pandasecurity.com. PSANHost.exe is a usual host. Dome Free, Essential, and Complete are different SKUs. Dome should take the antivirus slot. PSANHost.exe plus live MsMpEng.exe is the two-engine fight. This is not Defender.
What is it used for?
Dome registers as the active engine so Defender can go passive.
Dome Free is thinner. Complete adds extras. Same panda icon, different license.
Business WatchGuard products are not the Dome home installer.
Who is it for?
- Households that standardized on Panda in Spain and Latin America
- People who see PSANHost.exe after a Dome install
- Anyone with Dome plus live Defender
Current status
Actively sold as Panda Dome under WatchGuard. This article is the Windows consumer app.
How old is it?
Panda Security is a Spanish vendor from 1990. WatchGuard acquired it. Current consumer branding is Panda Dome, not the 1990s Panda Antivirus Platinum box.
Versions
Major channels first. Exact build numbers are not all verified here.
System requirements
Values follow the publisher's public guidance. Workload still changes the real need.
Minimum
| Operating system | Windows 10 or Windows 11, per current Panda Dome pages |
|---|---|
| RAM | Panda lists a 2 GB class minimum on many Dome pages |
Resource profile
- CPU demand
- Host plus scans
- Disk demand
- Full scans walk the drive
Installed processes
These executables belong to this product when it is installed.
| PSANHost.exe | Panda Dome host |
|---|
Startup components
PSANHost.exe starts with Windows while Dome owns protection.
File locations
| Typical install | C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Dome\ |
|---|
Common problems
PSANHost.exe plus live Defender
Dome should own realtime. If Defender is still scanning, both engines are live.
Free SKU missing Complete features
VPN and extras are paid Dome tiers. That is a license, not a broken install.
Getting unstuck
Check Windows Security for Panda
The owner should name Panda or Dome after a successful register.
Confirm Program Files\Panda Security
PSANHost.exe belongs there. A random host in Temp is not Dome.
Install from pandasecurity.com
WatchGuard.com is the parent company storefront for business, not the usual home Dome download.
Alternatives
Windows Security if you drop Dome. Do not stack Panda on Avast.
Official help and downloads
Start with the vendor. Random exe sites are not a support channel.
| Download | www.pandasecurity.com/ Official installer or vendor page |
|---|---|
| Help | www.pandasecurity.com/support/ Vendor support |
| Official site | www.pandasecurity.com/ Start here, not a random exe host |
Related hardware
Resident scans follow the disk. Dome does not need a gaming GPU.
Technical details
Technical details
Vendor version numbers change. This article does not pin a build.
Sources and verification
Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Feex Reviewed. How we research.
- Panda Dome official site · Vendor product page
- Panda Dome help · Vendor support
- Foxhole process map · First-party samples on Windows PCs. Not a lab benchmark.
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