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CK_John

(10,005 posts)
Fri Jun 2, 2017, 08:31 AM Jun 2017

Looking for anti-virus still using WinXP sp3, that doesn't bog down Firefox.(update)

Last edited Fri Jun 2, 2017, 11:00 AM - Edit history (1)

Thanks.

Just installed Ditdefender (free) it has a button to send you on how to install XP/Vista I think it is an earlier version.
It takes a while to install but it is running and not slowing me down.

Thanks again.

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Looking for anti-virus still using WinXP sp3, that doesn't bog down Firefox.(update) (Original Post) CK_John Jun 2017 OP
Two things CountAllVotes Jun 2017 #1
I have both (free version) and I run them weekly but they don't give CK_John Jun 2017 #2
Microsoft Security Essentials CountAllVotes Jun 2017 #5
We've been using the paid version of Malwarebytes for a few years. eppur_se_muova Jun 2017 #6
Avast free version JayhawkSD Jun 2017 #3
I use AVG free on my XP machines PSPS Jun 2017 #4

CK_John

(10,005 posts)
2. I have both (free version) and I run them weekly but they don't give
Fri Jun 2, 2017, 09:07 AM
Jun 2017

online protection like Microsoft Security Essentials.

Maybe I need the paid version?

CountAllVotes

(21,067 posts)
5. Microsoft Security Essentials
Fri Jun 2, 2017, 10:10 AM
Jun 2017

This is built into the laptop I am now using what has Windows 7 Pro 64-bit on it.

It is useless to be honest w/you.

It fails to detect viruses that malwarebytes will find.

I can't imagine paying for any anti-virus, esp. one for Windows XP Pro service pack 3.

As for using AVG or Avast, you need some beef in that XP machine. It it doesn't have a lot of RAM you'll be moving slower than ever w/Firefox.

Best of luck is all I can say as no one is supporting XP any longer (as I am sure you know).

eppur_se_muova

(37,398 posts)
6. We've been using the paid version of Malwarebytes for a few years.
Fri Jun 2, 2017, 12:55 PM
Jun 2017

Provides online protection and scheduled scans, automatic updates. Doesn't appear to interfere with normal functioning of WinXP or Firefox. A license for 3 machines is pretty cheap. It may be the best deal for WinXP users.

PSPS

(14,135 posts)
4. I use AVG free on my XP machines
Fri Jun 2, 2017, 09:34 AM
Jun 2017
http://www.avg.com/us-en/free-antivirus-download

Be sure to choose the free version on the left. When installing, de-select all the additional features that are offered. All you need is the bare minimum to give you real-time protection. You will get occasional but infrequent popups on the screen to upsell you, but you can just dismiss them.
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