Need a free anti virus for
 

windows vista.

I know it is old but I have been given a free laptop for my sister.
There is no money to upgrade so need free stuff.

I can only find things for windows 7 and above, can you help locate something for her?

thank you

macafee2

Try this link....

https://www.avast.com/windows-vista-antivirus

Nick, appreciate it thank you.

macafee2

Nick, I downloaded and installed the anti virus. I thought all went well but upon rebooting the laptop and choosing a user to log in to, the laptop seemed to lock itself.
By booting up in safe mode I think I have been able to uninstall the anti virus and the lap top has now booted up.

I am no computer buff. From your link I went to a vista page, when I typed in the link on the laptop it took me to a different page. I don't know if the anti virus was different or not.

I'm frightened to try again.

macafee2

Can't really say to be honest and the securty issue on here at the moment (expired certificate) is making getting into this forum somewhat difficult.

Hi macafee2

I always use Panda Free software never a problem,hope the link is ok.

https://filehippo.com/download_panda_free_antivirus/

julian

I know you say you need free, but honestly the best solution here is to pickup an OEM Windows 7 licence from eBay for less than £10 and combine with the free windows 10 download (Win7 licence keys are designed to work with 10).

That way you've got an up-to-date operating system that already has 'free' built-n antivirus.

please, tell me more about getting windows 10.


macafee2

You will need a Windows 7 key (e.g. this)

Windows 10 can be downloaded from Microsoft here. You'll need to make a installation USB, as you're starting from Windows Vista.


Install instructions are here. The exception (Important!) is that you do not enter your product key during installation - wait until it's all installed and asks you to activate.

Doesn't this presume the new laptop to have sufficient memory to run W10 - one of the reasons I'm still using XPpro on my non-Work laptop. (?)