Free virus protection for windows required.

rustic · 12-09-2016, 14:57

We are with BT, I just tried to down load the free Mcaffee anti virus protection, and it doesn't want to run. We are running XP service pack 3 which "should be" compatible

I tried their tech download to check it, and that doesn't run either, several chunks of programs missing.

So if any one knows of any free one, I would be grateful.

I run Malwarebytes, and spybot on occassions, but need something to use that checks the computer more often, so this might be causing a clash.

Thanks,
Rustic

Blocky10 · 12-09-2016, 15:05

We're all Windows 10 now and run the free version of Avast.
I didn't think xp is supported any longer?

rustic · 12-09-2016, 15:22

STOP PRESS

having run malware bytes and re booted, it has now started to load Mcafee, so we'll see how this goes.

I'd still like the free software, should all this go pear shaped though lol

Richard

Banshee · 12-09-2016, 15:27

I'd get off that Operating System as there are loads and loads of exploits that have been found since 2014 that haven't been patched and Anti-Virus won't protect you from, I hope you don't use it for banking etc

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/Wind...-of-xp-support

macabethiel · 12-09-2016, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

I'd get off that Operating System as there are loads and loads of exploits that have been found since 2014 that haven't been patched and Anti-Virus won't protect you from, I hope you don't use it for banking etc

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/Wind...-of-xp-support

I would have thought you should be OK if you run the Banks Trusteer Endpoint Protection programme for Banking with XP.

Banshee · 12-09-2016, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by macabethiel

I would have thought you should be OK if you run the Banks Trusteer Endpoint Protection programme for Banking with XP.

Use at your own risk but I certainly wouldn't be banking on XP anymore

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12-09-2016, 15:22	#3
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	STOP PRESS having run malware bytes and re booted, it has now started to load Mcafee, so we'll see how this goes. I'd still like the free software, should all this go pear shaped though lol Richard __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

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Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	I'd get off that Operating System as there are loads and loads of exploits that have been found since 2014 that haven't been patched and Anti-Virus won't protect you from, I hope you don't use it for banking etc https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/Wind...-of-xp-support __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

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Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	We're all Windows 10 now and run the free version of Avast. I didn't think xp is supported any longer?