AV-Test Those of you still stuck on the no-longer-supported Windows XP should at least make sure you're running a reliable antivirus product. A new report from independent test lab AV-Test offers several suggestions. In April, Microsoft, meaning no more security patches or bug fixes to protect the core operating system. If an overall vulnerability in Windows is discovered, Windows 7 and Windows 8 will get patched, but XP will have to fare on its own. Windows XP still accounted for in June, according to Web tracker Net Applications. Your safest bet is to upgrade from XP to a more modern OS. In the meantime, though, several antivirus products can help you battle your average piece of malware.
Spotted by CNET sister site, AV-Test analyzed 23 antivirus products for individual consumers and 9 for corporate customers that all work with XP. Each product received a certain grade based on protection, performance, and usability, with scores represented visually by a series of circles numbering up to six. The that scored the highest grades in all three categories included BitDefender Internet Security 2014, Kaspersky Lab Internet Security 2014, and Panda Security Cloud Antivirus Free 3.0, earning grades of 18 across the board. Used as a baseline to measure the other programs, Microsoft's own Security Essentials fared poorly, receiving just half a circle for protection and three for performance. No got a perfect grade, but Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10.2, McAfee VirusScan Enterprise with EPO 8.8, and Trend Micro Office Scan 11.0 were the top contenders. As an independent test lab, AV-Test is a good source for evaluating and rating antivirus products. But XP users beware.
This may be the last time the lab offers advice on AV software that supports XP. In a, AV-Test said: 'Windows XP is dead, long live Windows XP! Next week, we will publish the probably last AV-Test on Windows XP.' That doesn't mean antivirus software will suddenly stop working on XP.
But it does mean XP users will have to find another independent source to seek out advice on the most effective products.
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Just downloaded AVG 8.5 and tried to install and got the message 'Your OS is too.censored. old for this version of AVG'. I've used AVG for several years with good results but now need something else. My OS is a 2002 version of XP Home with 1.47 Ghz and 256 Ram. Any suggestions.(Yeah, I know, get a new computer, but with my budget, and my aversion to having to buy new stuff, I resist until it becomes hopeless).
Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Samp. Hi, And thanks very much for the replies to my question. Re: 2002 version.that's what it said when I asked the computer for info on its guts and version.sooo, I believed it (you can tell I haven't been exactly deep into computerese or taken any courses into how to talk to computers and not get really angry or reach for the hammer.) Re: service packs.I don't have any or have not downloaded any.I read somewhere that installing Service Pack 2 can create a lot of headaches on some computers and those I like to avoid at all costs.Maybe I need SP2 before AVG will run.Is it worth it (installing the pack that is)? Also I will download the others that are suggested and hope the fickle computer gods smile upon me kindly and with tolerant amusement as I ask my computer to be nice to them. Onward into the future where technology reveals itself -hopefully also kindly to us plodding mortals tapping gingerly at the keyboard. Thanks again for your replies and suggestions, samp.
Thanks to all for your advice and comments. I have no service packs installed and have heard much about trouble with SP2. And to answer some questions, I am using Windows firewall ICF that is in XP.
Also when I tried to install AVG 8.5 the message said it would NOT run on my computer system which is only XP and then I had to exit the program installation. I now think it requires XP SP2 to work (from what all of you have said.) What is your advice re: installing SP2?
As I wrote previously I am no computer wizard by any stretch of the imagination and diddling endlessly with recalcitrant machines is a real test on patience and posture. So thanks again everyone, (I still am on dial up, where I live we are lucky to have electricity) Samp. The problems you have heard about happen whenever a service pack is new. I had problems with SP3, I uninstalled it and waited a month or so, now most problems are sorted and i have no problems with it.
Prepare for a long wait. I know what you mean regarding frustration but the way the internet runs now you must be frustrated waiting for just pages to load let alone downloading files! Are there no wireless service providers by you? I had to have that for a couple of years while we waited for our exchange to be upgraded.
Following are some of the best free antivirus & anti-malware software for windows XP: Immunet Antivirus Microsoft Security Essential Kaspersky Antivirus AVG antivirus Avast Free Antivirus Avira Free Antivirus Malwarebytes Anti-malware http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-80224-10804572.html. If you want strongest security and have strong cpu with lots of ram: Bit Deffender or Kaspersky pure If you want very good security with low memory/cpu consumption: Avira (Also have free version with advertising) or Norton internet security If you need good security with very low memory/cpu consumption: Nod32 or Avast (Also have free version) -And it's recommended to install MalewarebitesAntiMalware without realtime protection to scan your pc at an interval of a week or two. Personally I use Avast free antivirus with Comodo free firewall with Malwarebites (All these three are freebies).
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