lightest antivirus for old computer

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by vonvon, Mar 17, 2010.

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  1. vonvon

    vonvon Registered Member

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    Hello

    I'm not a newbie, but not a specialist ... perhaps between !

    I'll ask you with humility : what is the lighest product for old computer : (only antivirus) :

    Dr.Web
    Antivir premium
    Rising antivirus

    I' don't know wich product is the best for very old XP SP3.

    Thank you for your responses.

    (Please excuse my bad english, I make all my possible, I'm french)

    Best regards, vonvon
     
    vonvon, Mar 17, 2010
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  2. Ibrad

    Ibrad Registered Member

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    I am sorry, we are not allowed to give A vs. B on this forum. Personally I would test each of those products on your own machine and see how light they feel :D
     
    Ibrad, Mar 17, 2010
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  3. vonvon

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    Please excuse me if I'm misunderstood, I don't ask on a comparison or A vs B, but only on your feeling of this products on the response time of a computer (specially on boot).

    You are right, the best is to test each product myself !

    Thank you.
     
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  4. Blackcat

    Blackcat Registered Member

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    Depending upon the RAM you have, instead of running an AV in real-time, think about running Sandboxie or Geswall in real-time and use an AntiVirus/AntiSpyware scanner on-demand only.
     
    Blackcat, Mar 17, 2010
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  5. progress

    progress Guest

    No AV and just a backup :)
     
    progress, Mar 17, 2010
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  6. JRViejo

    JRViejo Super Moderator

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    vonvon, please review this Posting Policy Statement - Antivirus Software. Asking which is best would undoubtedly result in an A vs. B thread.

    There is enough posted information on every available Anti-virus program here at Wilders to make an informed decision. Spend the time searching and you'll come up with your own answer. You are always welcome to ask any specific question about any specific Anti-virus program. This thread is closed.

    JR
     
    JRViejo, Mar 17, 2010
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