Does Avast still support Windows XP?
#1  Johnfromperth Show
Posted 07 January 2020 - 04:59 AM I have an old XP computer with a lot of software on it that I would like to keep and use. Johnfromperth Edited by iMacg3, 07 January 2020 - 10:43 AM. BC AdBot (Login to Remove)
#2 r.a.d.r.a.d.
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Posted 07 January 2020 - 12:29 PM Bleepin' desert rat retiree in climes yet to fry brains (knock on cactus 🌵) Past climes/best friend (Malamute-timber wolf mix) /Sierra Mtns.🌲 #3 RolandJSRolandJS
Posted 07 January 2020 - 12:48 PM Spywareblaster will also work in WXP. Use the free version, manual update. Edited by RolandJS, 07 January 2020 - 12:48 PM. "Take care of thy backups and thy restores shall take care of thee." Ben Franklin revisited. #4 quietman7quietman7
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Posted 07 January 2020 - 01:16 PM Although not specifically an anti-virus (see here) Malwarebytes for Windows Premium still supports older operating systems like Windows XP SP23, Vista SP1, and Windows 7/8/8.1. However, it has limitations as explanation by David H. Lipman and the anti-ransomware protection component is only available on Windows 7 or higher. The free version is strictly a stand-alone scanner that detects and removes malware when you run a scan...it does not provide real-time protection to prevent infection. . If
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Posted 07 January 2020 - 06:26 PM Spybot 1.62 probably work inside WXP, cannot hurt to try it. "Take care of thy backups and thy restores shall take care of thee." Ben Franklin revisited. #6 JohnfromperthJohnfromperth
Posted 08 January 2020 - 12:45 AM Thanks to all for that information. I will follow the links. Cheers Johnfromperth #7 eLPuSHeReLPuSHeR
Posted 08 January 2020 - 04:47 AM I think Panda Dome (Free) still works under WinXP. It needs some .NET Framework updating first but it is doable. #8 quietman7quietman7
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Posted 08 January 2020 - 06:31 AM You're welcome on behalf of the Bleeping Computer community. . If
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Posted 07 February 2020 - 08:58 AM
08-Feb-2020 I hope you have had some real success yourself - Rick #10 daveydoomdaveydoom
Posted 07 February 2020 - 01:48 PM
I can assure you that yes, Panda does run on XP. I had to install it on two XP computers a week ago for a customer. "A computer beat me in chess, but it was no match when it came
to kickboxing" Member of UNITE, Unified Network of Instructors and Trusted Eliminators #11 The-MothThe-Moth
Posted 08 February 2020 - 01:47 AM
I will check Panda again - the machine which started a fresh install with very little else on it - has had that many differnt antivirus
installed by now (and the operating susyem reinstalled multiple times too) - and then the Antivirus has been removed after they locked the machine up, crashed it or just refused to start the service - with manual cleanup after the uninstalls (inc registry), that I think (yet) another completly clean install will be the fairest test for Panda as I cannot remember at what point I tried Panda. #12 daveydoomdaveydoom
Posted 08 February 2020 - 07:05 AM
Good luck "A computer beat me in chess, but it was no match when it came to kickboxing" Member of UNITE, Unified Network of Instructors and Trusted Eliminators #13 ranchhand_ranchhand_
Posted 08 February 2020 - 09:28 AM Running XP, do not depend an any AV to work for you. An AV/Firewall is intended to provide security for a system that is updated for latest protection. It cannot cover gaping security holes in the system itself. I suggest you depend heavily on making complete image backups, preferably weekly, for security. If you are infected, wipe the drive and reinstall from the latest image and you are back up and running in a few minutes. If there are no responses to my post for 3 days I remove it from my answer list. If you wish to continue the thread after 3 days please PM me. #14 quietman7quietman7
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Posted 08 February 2020 - 09:55 AM Backing up data and disk imaging are among the most important maintenance tasks users should perform on a regular basis to protect themselves from malware infection, yet it's still one of the most neglected areas. . If
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Posted 08 February 2020 - 07:03 PM I have Spybot 1.62 on my VM Windows XP Mode. "Take care of thy backups and thy restores shall take care of thee." Ben Franklin revisited. Does Avast still support XP?Important info for Windows XP users
Avast Free Antivirus still protects Windows XP owners with regular virus definition updates. But we no longer provide program updates, new features, bug fixes, or support for Windows XP.
Which AntiVirus still supports Windows XP?If you're still using Windows XP, it's time to upgrade. While Microsoft ended its security updates for Windows XP in 2014, AVG AntiVirus FREE continues to protect Windows XP owners with regular virus definition updates.
Does AVG still support Windows XP?For your information, Versions 18.8 and lower of the following products: AVG AntiVirus FREE and AVG Internet Security are still supported on Windows XP and Windows Vista.
What is the best alternative to Avast?Top 10 Alternatives to Avast Endpoint Protection. Malwarebytes for Business.. Webroot Business Endpoint Protection.. ESET PROTECT Advanced.. Sophos Intercept X: Next-Gen Endpoint.. WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection.. Symantec End-user Endpoint Security.. FortiClient.. MVISION Endpoint Security.. |
