My computer is very out of date and only has Windows 98 on it. I only use it for school but need to download some kind of Virus protection. I know nothing about them and could use some help.
Tagged with: kind of virus • virus protection • windows 98
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I recommend BitDefender (but make sure it is compatible with Windows 98 before downloading).
Failing that, then I guess AVG or Avast. I would usually recommend Avira AntiVir PE Classic, but it does not support Windows 98, sadly.
Absolutely AVG. However, it is sometimes difficult to find the link for the free version. I have attached a link. Keep in mind that this will not protect you from intruders..ie. firewall..just from viruses.
Best for computer utilities-Norton
Best firewall-Zone alarm
Best free-AVG
Best for professionals-NOD32
avg 7.5–go to free.grisoft.com & follow the prompts.
Download Syntamatic antivirus or Norton. They might caust you some money but there the best virus protection out there. my dads whole company uses it.
AVG is a very strong and user friendly virus protection.
Highly recommend downloading it.
Avast! anti virus is very good but im not sure if it works with windows 98, it should do though
and zonealarm for your firewall again im not sure if it works with windows 98 but it should do
if it doesnt then sorry for wasting your time
You can download Norton.Go to yahoo,click download feature.There a whole bunch of thimg u can do.I think you have to pay or something.I know lots of people who use that.
avg
http://www.download.com/
+ Compatable.
As the computer experienced, certified and professionals/or anti virus pros come in, they know that AVG will not do much, it won’t bother you, yet it stays at an average level.
Research at [www].freewebs.[com]/scorpiax2 Ignore the []
(I have provided over 30 websites of research)
Avira/Avast are better than AVG but certainly not best/awesome, but still decent.
http://www.avira.com/en/pages/index.php [-Eh thanks, too bad Avira not compatible..]
http://www.avast.com/
Anti-viruses should provide
Heurestic Scanning
Deep Scanning
Normal Scanning
Protect you from DoS/Overbuffer/Ping Attacks
be certified in numerous areas
Have numerous awards like PC magazine, CNET…
Have been compared in over 100 tests, and have a reputation of being mentioned in 98 out of every 100 anti-virus related comparison websites.
Strictly known.
Have removal/quaratine functions/auto clean/auto delete
and changable settings
On-access Scanning
Realtime Scanning
On-demand Scanning
Scheduled Scanning
Heuristic Scanning
Manual Scanning
Adware/Spyware Scanning
Script Blocking
Scan Compressed Files
Auto-Clean Infected Files
Quarantines Infected Files
Email POP3 Protection
Instant Messaging Protection
P2P/File Sharing Protection
Registry Startup Protection
WebMail Protection
Detailed Virus Information
Updates
Yearly Subscriptions to Definition Updates
Automatic Definition Updates
Automatic Program Updates
Manual Definition Updates
Manual Program Updates
Other Features
Online Virus Scanner
Estimated Scan Time
History/Report logging
Password Protect Settings
Outbreak Notice
Technical Support
Live Chat
Phone Support
Manual/FAQ/Knowledge Base
Tutorials
User Forum
Email Support