Anti virus programme for Windows MCE ! [Moved from XP]

Newbie84 · 09-10-2008, 06:47 PM

What Anti virus programme works on XP Media Center OS

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**Coolfreak** · 09-10-2008, 06:51 PM

Any anti-virus program works on XP. .

I recommend AVG.
http://free.avg.com/

wayliff · 09-10-2008, 06:56 PM

AVG or Antivir by Avira

Newbie84 · 09-10-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolfreak

Any anti-virus program works on XP. .

I recommend AVG.
http://free.avg.com/

I downloaded AVG earlier.. Doesnt Suppory My OS

Which is XP Media Centre Edition :(

Also I see no firewall on here also, not even the windows one

Any help

THIS OS Slightly Differs from normal XP...

Newbie84 · 09-10-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayliff

AVG or Antivir by Avira

They dnt work

On this OS... Tried and failed.

Newbie84 · 09-10-2008, 07:33 PM

Hmmmm

wayliff · 09-10-2008, 08:47 PM

did you also try Avast?

wayliff · 09-10-2008, 08:51 PM

all right - those were free now

Microsoft Windows Live OneCare
Symantec Norton Antivirus 2008
TREND MICRO AntiVirus

I dont really like recommending these but I looked up those that say will work with XP MCE.

Newbie84 · 09-10-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayliff

all right - those were free now

Microsoft Windows Live OneCare
Symantec Norton Antivirus 2008
TREND MICRO AntiVirus

I dont really like recommending these but I looked up those that say will work with XP MCE.

Thanks mate

Ive jus banged on Sygate firewall...

No Anti Virus.. :(

I think i'll give those ones a miss and be risky what i do on the web.. no porn downloads for me.. haha jokin'

**Coolfreak** · 09-11-2008, 04:41 AM

I highly do not recommend going without an Anti-Virus program.

AVG does work with Media Center, as it's currently on my upstairs PC.

This makes me start to wonder, is this a legit copy of Windows?

Newbie84 · 09-11-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolfreak

I highly do not recommend going without an Anti-Virus program.

AVG does work with Media Center, as it's currently on my upstairs PC.

This makes me start to wonder, is this a legit copy of Windows?

I downloaded AVG And it says it doesnt SUpport AVG at all..

Yes course it is a Official Legit Windows.. Maybe cos im on SP1. Seein as u use MCE... Did u install SP2..

This was bought from a very known company lol PC World. UK.. So doubt theyd flog a dodgy pc.

Because im debating//

Newbie84 · 09-11-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolfreak

I highly do not recommend going without an Anti-Virus program.

AVG does work with Media Center, as it's currently on my upstairs PC.

This makes me start to wonder, is this a legit copy of Windows?

LOOK

**justpassingby** · 09-11-2008, 06:41 PM

You need SP2 at least, connect to Windows update (use the shortcut in the start menu) and install all the critical updates for your system. Having an antivirus is one thing but you must keep Windows updated to prevent security flaws. Enable XP's integrated firewall once SP2 is installed, you shouldn't connect to the internet with no firewall.

AVG should run on XP MCE SP2 since it runs on XP Home SP2 and XP Pro SP2 :
http://www.grisoft.com/ww.special-old-os-app
(won't run on SP1 or lower)

I'll move this thread to the security section where you'll have better help.

Newbie84 · 09-11-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justpassingby

You need SP2 at least, connect to Windows update (use the shortcut in the start menu) and install all the critical updates for your system. Having an antivirus is one thing but you must keep Windows updated to prevent security flaws. Enable XP's integrated firewall once SP2 is installed, you shouldn't connect to the internet with no firewall.

AVG should run on XP MCE SP2 since it runs on XP Home SP2 and XP Pro SP2 :
http://www.grisoft.com/ww.special-old-os-app
(won't run on SP1 or lower)

I'll move this thread to the security section where you'll have better help.

Im usin Sygate Firewall

Thanks for a reply..

But ppl warned me from updating to SP2.. Can some one whos got MCE. Tell me if its safe, I know it says its available for MCE

I have done windows update, it didnt do or add SP2, Why so?

**Coolfreak** · 09-12-2008, 04:28 AM

My upstairs PC has MCE . . . It is perfectly fine. I think people are warning you about SP3, not SP2. . .

Here is a download link for SP2. .
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

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Coolfreak Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 3,157 OS: Windows XP Pro / Windows Vista / Windows 7	Re: Anti virus programme! Any anti-virus program works on XP. . I recommend AVG. http://free.avg.com/ __________________ I subscribe to all threads I post in. But, if in case I don't or I forget, and I don't post back within 24 hours, please PM me. I will get back to your thread ASAP. #3 Texas Longhorns 12-0 Everest ~ DBAN ~ UBCD4WIN ~ ImgBurn ~ Memtest86+ ~ HDD Diags

09-10-2008, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
wayliff Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 125 OS: Win7 Ultimate x64	Re: Anti virus programme! AVG or Antivir by Avira

09-10-2008, 07:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Newbie84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 150 OS: XP	Re: Anti virus programme! Hmmmm

09-10-2008, 08:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
wayliff Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 125 OS: Win7 Ultimate x64	Re: Anti virus programme! did you also try Avast?

09-10-2008, 08:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
wayliff Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 125 OS: Win7 Ultimate x64	Re: Anti virus programme! all right - those were free now Microsoft Windows Live OneCare Symantec Norton Antivirus 2008 TREND MICRO AntiVirus I dont really like recommending these but I looked up those that say will work with XP MCE.

09-11-2008, 04:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Coolfreak Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 3,157 OS: Windows XP Pro / Windows Vista / Windows 7	Re: Anti virus programme! I highly do not recommend going without an Anti-Virus program. AVG does work with Media Center, as it's currently on my upstairs PC. This makes me start to wonder, is this a legit copy of Windows? __________________ I subscribe to all threads I post in. But, if in case I don't or I forget, and I don't post back within 24 hours, please PM me. I will get back to your thread ASAP. #3 Texas Longhorns 12-0 Everest ~ DBAN ~ UBCD4WIN ~ ImgBurn ~ Memtest86+ ~ HDD Diags

09-11-2008, 06:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
justpassingby Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 6,219 OS: XP Home SP3 / Ubuntu My System	Re: Anti virus programme! You need SP2 at least, connect to Windows update (use the shortcut in the start menu) and install all the critical updates for your system. Having an antivirus is one thing but you must keep Windows updated to prevent security flaws. Enable XP's integrated firewall once SP2 is installed, you shouldn't connect to the internet with no firewall. AVG should run on XP MCE SP2 since it runs on XP Home SP2 and XP Pro SP2 : http://www.grisoft.com/ww.special-old-os-app (won't run on SP1 or lower) I'll move this thread to the security section where you'll have better help. __________________ Malware removal steps. Post your logs there and not here ! Posting system specs Last edited by justpassingby; 09-11-2008 at 06:49 PM.

09-12-2008, 04:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
Coolfreak Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 3,157 OS: Windows XP Pro / Windows Vista / Windows 7	Re: Anti virus programme for Windows MCE ! [Moved from XP] My upstairs PC has MCE . . . It is perfectly fine. I think people are warning you about SP3, not SP2. . . Here is a download link for SP2. . http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en __________________ I subscribe to all threads I post in. But, if in case I don't or I forget, and I don't post back within 24 hours, please PM me. I will get back to your thread ASAP. #3 Texas Longhorns 12-0 Everest ~ DBAN ~ UBCD4WIN ~ ImgBurn ~ Memtest86+ ~ HDD Diags