Need a free anti virus for

macafee2 · 23rd June 2020, 09:20

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

Nick Greg · 23rd June 2020, 09:57

Try this link....

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

macafee2 · 23rd June 2020, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Greg

Try this link....

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

Nick, appreciate it thank you.

macafee2

macafee2 · 23rd June 2020, 14:25

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

Nick Greg · 23rd June 2020, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

janker · 23rd June 2020, 22:44

Hi macafee2

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

https://filehippo.com/download_panda_free_antivirus/

julian

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	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