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    Firewall and Anti-virus under Win XP 64bits

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Captx, Nov 6, 2009.

  1. Captx

    Captx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi

    Do you know what is the best solution for anti-virus and firewall under Windows XP pro 64 bits ?

    Even better if freeware :cool:

    Thank you
     
    Captx, Nov 6, 2009
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  2. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    For free software firewalls, Comodo and Outpost will run on XP 64 bit (with Outpost being the easy one and Comodo, combined with it's HIPS Defense+, being the most configurable (and demanding).
    For AV's, see the other thread where you asked that question also.
     
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  3. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    You might also want to consider updating that antiquated OS as well. Now that Vista (aka Windows 7) has now been fixed, there's no longer any good reason not to. After all, you wouldn't want to be missing out on the full use of all the new app/appl--including security and performance--would you?
     
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    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    Avast Home AV which is free and Comodo Firewall works VERY good.
     
    BlackRussian, Nov 8, 2009
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  5. Captx

    Captx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for the informations.

    FYI, I will try Win7 soon but right now, I need XP :)
     
    Captx, Nov 8, 2009
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