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What virus software is best for Windows XP

Anonymous
2014-12-07T17:56:54+00:00

I have Windows XP my Microsoft Essential Security needs to be replaced.  What is the best anti virus software for Windows XP.  Thank you

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  1. quietman7 MVP Alumni 19,735 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2014-12-15T02:09:03+00:00

    The reason I need to switch, is Microsoft Essential Security has quit working on Windows XP.

    Thanks for your response.

    MSE should not have quit working. Your computer could be infected with malware...in which case it may have been disabled.

    MPC Threat Research & Response Blog: Microsoft Extends Antimalware Support for Windows XP

    Microsoft Extends Updates For Windows XP Security Products Until July 2015

    Security Essentials for Windows XP gets a 15-month reprieve

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  2. quietman7 MVP Alumni 19,735 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2014-12-13T21:17:56+00:00

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is not an anti-virus program nor should it be used as a replacement. Malwarebytes does not act as a real-time protection scanner for every file like anti-virus software so it is intended to be a supplement, not a substitute.

    Read this Malwarebytes HelpDesk Article: Does Malwarebytes Anti-Malware replace antivirus software?

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  3. quietman7 MVP Alumni 19,735 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2014-12-10T01:19:37+00:00

    avast will continue to support Windows XP for home and business users

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    ...avast will continue to support Windows XP users by creating protection modules and detections to cover vulnerabilities and other security problems for at least the next three years...

    Webroot SecureAnywhere will support XP until 2019...it has Identity Shield & Web Shield which would protect online banking and shopping and block bad web sites.

    Forced to use Windows XP past April? 10 ways to make the best of a bad situation

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    ...those XP users left out there are wondering what they can possibly do to mitigate their risks as much as possible. The best course of action without a doubt is moving to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7, but if you can't or won't make such a bold move, then here's the best of what's left on your plate of options.

    #1: Ditch the Free AV - Get a Paid Solution

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  4. Reza-Ameri 45,811 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2014-12-09T20:05:33+00:00

    There are free Anti-Virus software like what other people already discussed , but they won't completely protect you. Because Anti-Virus is only one layer of protection and you need to have updated version of Windows too.

    Sine support for Windows XP is already ended, you may use some of free Anti-Virus software but it is strongly recommended to upgrade to supported version of Windows.

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-12-07T18:02:48+00:00

    A fairly subjective question, but I like Avira & Avast myself.

    Avira Free Antivirus
    http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

    Avast Free
    http://www.avast.com/index

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