Norm X wrote:
WinXP is essential on my WnXP (physical) PC.

I still have a WinXP install I use sometimes. Its BIOS is dated 2006.

As a grandfather, this PC runs Microsoft Security Essentials. It
still upgrades to the latest definitions. But I only run it when
needed. Malware removal requires direct action.

I recently ran Kaspersky's Rescue disk on mine to see how it behaved.

One learns that corporate software vendors are tying to bleed us. I
cannot find any free WinXP anti-virus apps online. The best I can
find if McAfee that is free to install with Abode PDF reader. McAfee
has been denounced by its druggie creator, McAfee.

I'm not a fan of McAfee ware. The John McAfee story is fascinating. I
highly recommend the several Wired magazine articles. They are
available online.

Here's a snip from the wp article about the upcoming film:

"On March 27, 2017, it was announced that Johnny Depp would portray
McAfee in a forthcoming film titled King of the Jungle.[81] The film
will focus on McAfee's life in Belize, as he takes a Wired magazine
writer on a tour of his compound. Glenn Ficarra and John Requa will
direct the film, while Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski will write
the script."

I looking for opinions on McAfee or other free WinXP anti-virus software.

I put the Kaspersky onto a USB and booted and configured and ran it. It
doesn't run on the windows, it runs on its own linuxy OS.


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Mike Easter