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Windows XP: Best Free Antivirus for Old Laptops - Compatible Programs & Recommendations

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  • #1 16650672
    adamm1709
    Level 17  
    Hello, I have an old laptop with this system. What antivirus is worth giving here? because not everyone is already working on this system?
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  • #2 16650680
    Vafik
    Level 6  
    On XP, AVG was good at free anti-viruses
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    #3 16651178
    Kolobos
    IT specialist
    In the case of an old computer and XP, it is not worth installing the anti-virus, it will slow it down without offering anything in return.

    If you like to infect your system, do a disk image and restore in case of problems, it will take a few minutes and after the problem.
  • #4 16651215
    adamm1709
    Level 17  
    You surprised me - how can it offer nothing in return?
    What about adwcleaner or malwarebytes?
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  • #5 16651234
    Kolobos
    IT specialist
    The antivirus program only gives you a neat sense of security, and it's really useless and only slows down the system. Just look into the Antivirus department, most users have antivirus and it doesn't change anything.

    Adwc and mbam are not anti-viruses.
  • #6 16651238
    adamm1709
    Level 17  
    Maybe I should ask a question about protection rather than anti-virus.
    Mb Premium is not an anti-virus?
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  • #8 16651300
    adamm1709
    Level 17  
    So it is for worse viruses and ordinary anti-virus for simple ones, so to speak?

    Added after 15 [minutes]:

    Which programs - mainly browsers - should be used on xp, probably nothing is supported. Does it make a difference?
  • #10 16652564
    japko1024
    Level 18  
    What do you think about ClamWin? Not only free, it's also open source (it is known that it is not a "virus" itself ;) ).
  • #12 16669150
    adamm1709
    Level 17  
    Kolobus and you what you think about it :P

Topic summary

The discussion centers on finding a suitable free antivirus for Windows XP, particularly for older laptops. Users suggest AVG as a viable option, while others argue that installing antivirus software may slow down the system without providing significant protection. Alternatives like Malwarebytes and AdwCleaner are mentioned, but they are clarified as not being traditional antivirus programs. ClamWin is proposed as a free, open-source option, and Kaspersky Free is also recommended. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating disk images for recovery and suggests using browser add-ons for additional protection, highlighting that user behavior is crucial in preventing infections.
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