Looking for anti-virus still using WinXP sp3, that doesn't bog down Firefox.(update)
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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.
CountAllVotes
(21,048 posts)1. malwarebytes.com -- free version -- download from here: https://www.malwarebytes.com/
2. superantispyware -- free edition -- download from here: http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html
Hope this helps.
CK_John
(10,005 posts)online protection like Microsoft Security Essentials.
Maybe I need the paid version?
CountAllVotes
(21,048 posts)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
(37,357 posts)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.
JayhawkSD
(3,163 posts)Don't know if it runs under XP, but I have used it for quite a long time with good success.
PSPS
(14,121 posts)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.