Looking for free antivirus and firewall programs for older computer

mharnisch · 02-15-2006, 11:19 AM

I have an older computer, Compaq Presario 4770 with a Pentium 200 processor, 32 MB RAM, running Windows 98. I am looking for FREE firewall and antivirus programs that will run on my system. I have tried Avast, AVG, and Zone Alarm, but they all require a faster processor and won't work properly. I cannot afford upgrading or buying new. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can try?

Geekgirl · 02-16-2006, 08:07 AM

Im affraid you may be out of luck. The closest I found to meet your requirements was McAfee but your still low on memory and its not free. If you upgrade your memory for $25 you can have an antivirus.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

mistabigshot · 02-16-2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mharnisch

I have an older computer, Compaq Presario 4770 with a Pentium 200 processor, 32 MB RAM, running Windows 98. I am looking for FREE firewall and antivirus programs that will run on my system. I have tried Avast, AVG, and Zone Alarm, but they all require a faster processor and won't work properly. I cannot afford upgrading or buying new. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can try?

To tell you the truth, AVG is one of the least RAM hogging AVs out there, if not the least. If you would'nt of mensioned it, thats what I would recommend. I can think of NOD32 which works great and uses a little less RAM, but it is'nt free. You can give Bit Defender Free a try if you wish. http://www.snapfiles.com/get/bdfree.html

For a firewall, try Sygates free personal firewall. Small, and very stable.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sygate_Per...ree_d3356.html

**hwm54112** · 02-17-2006, 12:32 AM

Never used this, (don't like on-line scanners), but panda' s other products are great. This meets your requirements.

Panda Active Scan

**Squashman** · 02-17-2006, 10:25 PM

You can try R-Firewall.
http://www.r-firewall.com/

You can also get the older free versions of many firewalls on Oldversion.com. You might an old version of Tiny Personal Firewall.

**oshwyn5** · 02-20-2006, 09:48 AM

http://www.f-prot.com/products/corporate_users/win/

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System requirements:

* F-Prot Antivirus for Windows is designed to operate on computers running Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, 2003 and Windows XP*. In addition, the software will run on machines emulating the above operating systems.
* F-Prot Antivirus for Windows requires 9 megabytes of free disk space.
* F-Prot Antivirus for Windows requires Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later for successful installation and updating of virus signature files.

http://www.f-prot.com/products/home_use/win/

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# Because F-Prot Antivirus for Windows is designed to use the absolute minimum of your system's resources, the program runs on any computer running the Windows 98 Operating system or later.

One of the least demanding antivirus I know of.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...s/default.mspx
Lists some offers from microsoft security "partners"
You can get a free six month trial of F-secure which also has been fairly undemanding in my experience.

02-15-2006, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
mharnisch Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Looking for free antivirus and firewall programs for older computer I have an older computer, Compaq Presario 4770 with a Pentium 200 processor, 32 MB RAM, running Windows 98. I am looking for FREE firewall and antivirus programs that will run on my system. I have tried Avast, AVG, and Zone Alarm, but they all require a faster processor and won't work properly. I cannot afford upgrading or buying new. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can try?

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Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,164 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Im affraid you may be out of luck. The closest I found to meet your requirements was McAfee but your still low on memory and its not free. If you upgrade your memory for $25 you can have an antivirus. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re...=ATVPDKIKX0DER __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

02-17-2006, 12:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
hwm54112 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,233 OS: WINXP	Never used this, (don't like on-line scanners), but panda' s other products are great. This meets your requirements. Panda Active Scan Last edited by hwm54112; 02-17-2006 at 12:33 AM.

02-17-2006, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Squashman Tech, Networking Forums Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 1265 Lombardi Ave. Posts: 1,142 OS: All of the above	You can try R-Firewall. http://www.r-firewall.com/ You can also get the older free versions of many firewalls on Oldversion.com. You might an old version of Tiny Personal Firewall.