Free anti-virus for Windows XP PC

HUFCsteve

As some of you already know, I've borrowed my dad's PC to update a few bits and bobs (he's on dial up). Which free anti-virus software should I be installing onto his Dell PC (running Windows XP)? He presently has McAfee but hasn't subscribed and hasn't updated for some time!

Thanks!

weeowens

Lots of choices.I've used AVG,Avast and Avira in the past.All get good reports and are free.I now use kapersky full suite,which is very good.

Sput2001

AVG has been less popular recently with reports of it slowing systems down. It did with my old XP system, and I replaced it with Avast. Avira is also very well liked.

mikegahan

many of the geek websites recommend the free version of Avira anti-virus and i have used it myself for 8 months and think it is good. It also does not slow down your computer a lot - some paid versions like McFee do.

free4440273

cannot verify this (as i haven't used it) but many say that mcafee does nothing: can't detect, won't detect :rotfl:

JimJim

Advanced SystemCare Free v3 (tuneup, spyware)
http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html


free firewall, free antivirus
http://www.comodo.com/

No renewal or update fees ever!
FREE Comodo AntiVirus
FREE Comodo Firewall
FREE Comodo Internet Security
FREE Website Authentication
FREE Email Security Certificate
FREE Comodo SecureEmail

HUFCsteve

Is it just Comodo that does it all (for free)? ie - Anti-virus, Firewall, Internet Security.

JimJim

I see you are very experienced at inspecting horses teeth.

:rolleyes: :rotfl: :beer:

free4440273

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[Deleted User]

Have a read of the following thread for a discussion of Anti-Virus software. To summarise I'd say my choice for a free AV is Avira AntiVir.

My choice for a paid AV would either be ESET NOD32 or Kaspersky with, for me, NOD32 winning.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...html?t=1317209

aliEnRIK

JimJim wrote: »

Is the comodo suite any good that you know of?