AstroSkipper

In my main system partition, I'll stay with Panda Dome in any case. In my second system partition, I'll give Qihu 360 Total Security Essential 8.8.0.1119 a try, based on my positive experience so far. I generally prefer lightweight antivirus programs. Avast and AVG are too bloated, very resource-hungry and cumbersome. I have had that pleasure in the past. But what can I say? Cheers, AstroSkipper

I have just tested VirusTotal in my New Moon 28 (2023-03-24) with dom.webcomponents.enabled set to true. But It only works properly if Palefill is disabled. If not, the homepage renders correctly but a file can't be uploaded. I thought Web Components and Palefill would not harm each other, but reality speaks a different language. Or was it just a coincidence? I'll have to check that the next days. If you're looking for problems, just turn on your computer!

Great news! Thanks for the information! To see VirusTotal working again is fantastic.

I used ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9.0.429.2 for years but this last XP-compatible version doesn't receive virus defintions anymore. I already wrote about that. Have a look here:

I also had a few crashes of xul.dll today, in the most recent release of New Moon 28 (2023-03-24), though. Here are two screenshots of these events:

I totally forgot to mention that the impact of system resources by Qihu 360 Total Security Essential 8.8.0.1119 is very low. One hardly notices the presence of this program in the background. And that in my very old, weak system! Additionally, here is the version history of Qihu 360 Total Security Essential: I think I'll keep it on my second system partition for a while or longer. Cheers, AstroSkipper

Yep! A deeper look at the (server) certificates is always a good idea.

Qihu 360 Total Security Essential 8.8.0.1119 is quite ok as an alternative in Windows XP where the choice of antivirus programs is very limited. Although I can't say much about the quality of its protection, you have the option of installing the Avira Scan Engine. This increases the detection rate of this program considerably, as AV-Test has shown in the follow-up version. Here is an image taken from the test: First a screenshot of the main interface: And now a screenshot of my security configuration especially in terms of the Avira Scan Engine: In this screenshot above, you see I changed the protection mode from the default Balanced to Custom, and I enabled the Avira Scan Engine. Or you set the maximum protection mode Security. This definitely improves the program's detection rate. Cheers, AstroSkipper

I did a second test, but instead of Qihu 360 Total Security 10.8.0.1541, I installed Qihu 360 Total Security Essential 8.8.0.1119 on my second system partition. I can't say anything about the quality of its protection either, but no such bloatware and desktop manager anymore.. The whole installation process is far more pleasant. There is an option to install additionally the browser Opera but you can untick it. Although the program is an older version from 18.12.2019, its virus definitions can still be updated. The installation file is 360TSE_Setup_8.8.0.1119.exe and is unfortunately no longer available on their homepage. But you can find it using a search engine in the internet, for example here: https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/360_total_security_essentials.html I really don't know why this product was abandonded. In the case of Qihu, once again, the newer the worse. Cheers, AstroSkipper

I did a short test of Qihu 360 Total Security 10.8.0.1541 on my second system partition. I can't say anything about the quality of its protection, but quite a bit about the installer and what is installed. There is no way to do an individual installation. Particularly annoying is the so-called desktop manager, which is of course installed without being asked and has moved all my icons on the desktop. I don't like this program and can't recommend it. And I miss the main focus on security, but many unnecessary functions instead. Here is a link to a test performed by PCMag: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/qihoo-360-total-security-86 The results and evaluation are also quite poor, similar to my first impressions.

Qihu 360 Total Security 10.8.0.1541 still supports Windows XP according to their homepage and is free of charge. Only the premium version is commercial. I never used it before. So I don't know anything about these installers from Qihu. Therefore, as always, be careful! The link on their homepage downloads an outdated installer with the version number 10.8.0.1382. Therefore, the download link must be updated to download the current version 10.8.0.1541. Here is the updated link: https://free.360totalsecurity.com/totalsecurity/360TS_Setup_10.8.0.1541.exe Edit: The download link on Qihu's homepage seems to have been updated now. Cheers, AstroSkipper

I know this list. AV-Test is always a good source to get information about antivirus programs. Unfortunately, this list is from 2014 and thus almost 9 years old. We have already discussed here some of the antivirus programs listed there. Including Qihu 360 Total Security which was already mentioned in this thread here: and here: Overloaded security programs are not my taste, but the current Qihu 360 Total Security 10.8.0.1541 still seems to support Windows XP: https://www.360totalsecurity.com/en/features/360-total-security/ The others on this list as for example Avira, Norton, BullGard, Trend Micro, Eset, G Data, and so on have given up any support for Windows XP a long time ago. Therefore, such lists are of little use today. So what are the new good options? I can't see them.

@mina7601! I am not paid by Panda and not a member of their support team, either. I hope you are not serious about sending me links containing malware files. If you have a problem with Panda Dome, can't configure it properly or can't operate it, please contact the support of Panda! Anyway! Do not send me any links containing malware files! That's a no-go!

No problem! Such things just happen!

That does not mean anything. Look at the system requirements! Or even more simple: just download the current setup file and try to install it in Windows XP. Then you will see.

But support of Windows XP is not listed. You have to look at the system requirements first. Read my post! And we already talked about all that in the past.

Where did you read that Webroot SecureAnywhere still supports Windows XP? I already wrote about that antivirus program here and some more: And here is a quotation from the site you linked:

I have installed all .Net-Framework packages fronm 1.0 to 4.0 including all security patches in my system. It's not more insecure as Windows XP itself. Truth be told, several programs as for example Panda Dome need .Net-Framework in one of these versions. Without them such programs won't work. So, be aware of this fact when installing new software!

I can't confirm that statement. I have just tested Panda Dome, and it checked a file that a lot of scanners think is malware. While checking it deleted that file immediately. So, no problems here. Good protection as expected. I performed a second test. I copied two malicious files and two clean files in one folder. Then I started a manual scan of this folder. Both malicious files were recognized and immediately deleted. Panda Dome works exactly as it should be. I assume something is wrong on your side. Panda Dome works reliable, as has been confirmed for years by AV-TEST and others. Proof ? Proof ? As already explained in previous posts, I have carried out my own tests with the result that Panda Dome detected and deleted my malware. However, we all know the real security problem is very often in front of the computer. In such cases, a good program like Panda Dome can't help anymore, either.

better press [F2] to call out prefs windows instead. Thanks for the tip! There are different ways to configure the toolbars. I know. But unfortunately, that doesn't actually answer my question. And do you have any idea why old profiles produce issues in terms of search engines as I confirmed here? Kind regards, AstroSkipper

this function seems to be broken for a quite long time Was actually a total coincidence that I came across this issue. I had to create a new profile to check the other issue with the search engines. In the process, I also wanted to reconfigure the toolbars and suddenly the crash. Can this be fixed?

I can't confirm that statement. I have just tested Panda Dome, and it checked a file that a lot of scanners think is malware. While checking it deleted that file immediately. So, no problems here. Good protection as expected. I performed a second test. I copied two malicious files and two clean files in one folder. Then I started a manual scan of this folder. Both malicious files were recognized and immediately deleted. Panda Dome works exactly as it should be. I assume something is wrong on your side.

I can't confirm that statement. I have just tested Panda Dome, and it checked a file that a lot of scanners think is malware. While checking it deleted that file immediately. So, no problems here. Good protection as expected.

Excuse me, could you tell me what is the latest version compatible with XP? I understand the latest one is "PotPlayerSetup-210209.exe" downloaded from "videohelp.com" or is there a newer one. Hello @Iron_Wind0ws! The last XP-compatible version of PotPlayer or PotPlayer Portable is 1.7.21419.0 (210209). There is no newer one. Windows XP seems to have been abandoned by Daum. Greetings, AstroSkipper

Nobody knows where a malware, virus, trojan or whatever is waiting for them. It always makes sense to build up some protection, especially in an operating system as old as Windows XP. There are only a few antivirus programs left that support Windows XP. Therefore, such a thread here is of particular importance. At least, in my opinion. That's why I share my knowledge and experiences here.