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For the past few months, I have been using AVAST as my XP antivirus, but it has always caused my computer to hang for a few seconds during startup, and for some reason, it won't display the sound and battery icons. Once I removed AVAST, this problem was alleviated and I installed IOBIT Malware Fighter as a replacement. After some research, I found that this antivirus wasn't actually very good thus I am looking for another replacement. Any suggestions? Here are my Criteria:

  • Latest version must still support XP
  • Can't be AVG or AVAST
  • Must have LIVE PROTECTION (meaning that I don't have to open the app/run a scan in order to root out malware. This should be automatic!)
Thank you all in advance.
 
have you tried super anti spy wear works ok on xp pro with sp3 also avira
 
still using 360 total security (free) from qihoo

pros: I like that any flash drive is scanned before opening allowed
cons: popup adverts occasionaly
not for xp 64 bit
 
(On my XP machines) After Many years of using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware v2.2.1.1043, sadly updating support ended on May 19 2022:
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/286840-mbam-221-no-definitions-updates-after-may-19/page/4/
Using the MB Uninstall tool mbam-clean-2.3.0.1001.exe:
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/122284-mbam-clean-removal-process/
I followed the instructions for installing the last version for XP: mb3-setup-legacywos-3.5.1.2522-1.0.365-1.0.5292.exe
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/253972-malwarebytes-4-faqs/#comment-1346728
So far so good.
 
Absolutely!! Same with law enforcement. In order to justify their leeching our tax money they need to inflate crime statistics 90% and create "events" like "School Shootings" which has NEVER happened in the USA. So many industries/governments need to create the problem to justify the solution...
 
I've been using "scan.exe" cmd for years on demand scanning. :)
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McAfee VirusScan Command Line for Win32 Version: 6.0.6.653
Copyright (C) 2015 McAfee, Inc.
(408) 988-3832 LICENSED COPY - September 14 2022

AV Engine version: 5800.7501 for Win32.
Dat set version: 10365 created Jun 1 2022
Scanning for 594849 viruses, trojans and variants.
 
Hangar-0 said:
I've been using "scan.exe" cmd for years on demand scanning. :)
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McAfee VirusScan Command Line for Win32 Version: 6.0.6.653
Copyright (C) 2015 McAfee, Inc.
(408) 988-3832 LICENSED COPY - September 14 2022

AV Engine version: 5800.7501 for Win32.
Dat set version: 10365 created Jun 1 2022
Scanning for 594849 viruses, trojans and variants.
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Where did you get this?
 
Hmmm ... I tried to get it to work, but perhaps my mind isn't a clear as it should be (not that it ever was for that matter) will try again tomorrow.
Hangar-0 said:
I like this because it is light and fast like Avira-cmd scancl.exe
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Is this legit?

Avira AntiVir Command Line Scanner ScanCL v.1.9.150.0-1
https://www.winsite.com/Utilities/Antivirus/Avira-AntiVir-Command-Line-Scanner-ScanCL/

Avira Command Line Scanner ScanCL 1.9.156.0-1 Download Mirrors
https://www.download3k.com/Install-Avira-Command-Line-Scanner-ScanCL.html

Thank you in advance :)
 
360 total security is nice, its 32 bit compatible, they have a built in software firewall (on their premium version) and its really easy to use. You can use my referral and get a free month of premium to try here (the link is long)

i havent had good luck with comodo free firewall, it crashes every time I try to launch it :mad:
 
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