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  1. AstroSkipper
    Another great programme is still compatible with Windows XP in 2023 and receiving updates on regular base. It is Hardcopy from sw4you, a very good screenshot programme, originated in Germany. At the moment, it is available in the most recent version 2023.07.13 and, as always, free of charge. Homepage: https://www.hardcopy.de/hardcopy/english/index.php Download: https://www.hardcopy.de/hc.exe Cheers, AstroSkipper
  2. AstroSkipper
    IrfanView is still compatible with Windows XP in 2023, receiving updates on regular base, and is now of the version 4.62 from 2022-12-09. IrfanView is more than a simple image viewer, free of charge, originated in Germany/Austria, and a great piece of software. I use it since the 90's of last century, starting under Windows 95. It works fine on my Windows XP computer and can open many different image formats. Homepage: https://www.irfanview.com/ Downloads: https://www.fosshub.com/IrfanView.html You should download the installer and the plugins to enjoy full functionality. Cheers, AstroSkipper
  3. AstroSkipper
    @Dave-H I know that you, like me, have been using Malwarebytes Premium 3.5.1.2522 under Windows XP for years, and you are an active member of the Malwarebytes Forum. Did you read somewhere or notice that old versions such as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75.0.1300 are supported again with regard to updating the virus definitions? I actually thought those versions were abandoned long time ago. However, as you may have seen, I was able to reactivate this function of this old version which had not worked for a long time. See here: https://msfn.org/board/topic/184730-antimalware-firewall-and-other-security-programs-for-windows-xp-working-in-2023-and-hopefully-beyond/?do=findComment&comment=1248964 What do you think about that? Have they possibly changed their policy? Greetings, AstroSkipper
  4. AstroSkipper
    You're welcome! And don't forget it was you who made me investigate all this!
  5. AstroSkipper
    Thank you for clarifying! So, Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40 is the last version working under Windows XP and still allows updating its database. Good to know that and noted! It was already on my internal list. But, due to your confirmation, I will write an article about it soon and present it here as an option for Windows XP. Thanks again! As I already said, you are really helpful here.
  6. AstroSkipper
    Once again, for all those who, like me, have withdrawn their trust in Kaspersky, don't want to use it anymore for whatever reason, which can't be discussed here in all its facets, and still need an antimalware programme with a background guard for their old computer after September 2023, there will be another solution beyond Kaspersky. One, for example, is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro 1.75.0.1300. And there is more than this one. I will write about it soon. IMHO, Kaspersky is no longer an option for Windows XP and should be avoided due to significant security risks which were already discussed sufficiently here in this thread. And to permanently offer others something that one is not willing to use oneself is becoming more and more questionable.
  7. AstroSkipper
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware v1 Free/Pro (compatible version with SSE only CPUs) Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is a high performance anti-malware application that thoroughly removes even the most advanced malware and spyware. With effective, quick scans and malware removal capabilities, this program is the perfect addition to your PC's defences. It is still XP-compatible and can be used in two versions, Free or Pro. The full version of the product includes a number of key features, including the ability to schedule updates and scans, and most importantly, a real-time malware protection module that blocks malicious processes and websites before they even start. Furthermore, this antimalware programme supports old computers with a CPU lacking of the SSE2 instruction set. Features: Here is a screenshot of a comparison between Free and Pro version: Homepage: https://web.archive.org/web/20130618025654/http://www.malwarebytes.org/ Version number: 1.75.0.1300 Date of release: 09.04.2013 System requirements: Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Release notes: Review: https://www.ghacks.net/2013/04/10/malwarebytes-anti-malware-1-75-update-adds-archive-scanning/ Download links: Installer: Installer of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75.0.1300 Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Database Update: mbam-rules-2019.10.17.zip Installation: Remove any old installation of Malwarebytes! Run the installer mbam-setup-1.75.0.1300.exe provided by the first link above, but do not start the programme directly after installation has been finished! Now, execute the file mbam-rules.exe which is inside the file mbam-rules-2019.10.17.zip provided by the second link above! This will update the installation and bring it up to date as of 17.10.2019. Be sure to deactivate the automatic programme update to avoid receiving an unwanted programme upgrade! Finally, select your other options and update the virus definitions via the Update programme tab! If updating doesn't work directly, try again until it works! From now on, you will receive the latest virus definitions. Explanation: The manual, offline Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Database Update not only updates the virus definitions, but also changes the internal update server addresses. This step allows the programme to access the update server again. Screenshots: Trial version: Free version: Pro version: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75.0.1300 is the last release of the version 1. It can be used as an offline scanner or, if the user own a licence, as an antimalware programme with real-time protection, especially on old computers which lack of the SSE2 instruction set, i.e., SSE and not more. It is very lightweight, low on resources and can be used in other Windows XP systems, too, of course. I used it in the past and was fine with it. And, I will install it on my old Athlon XP computer. And finally, thanks to @Monroe for reporting that his installation of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75.0.1300 is still receiving most recent definition updates in 2023. Greetings from Germany, AstroSkipper
  8. AstroSkipper
    :OT I use the well-known, very good screenshot programme Hardcopy from sw4you. Another German software and absolutely great! I use it for more than 20 years. It is free of charge and still XP-compatible. I save all screenshots in the file format PNG and upload them to an image hoster. The hoster I use is postimage. It works as it should and is free of charge in standard mode. You have to register there, of course. :END OF OT
  9. AstroSkipper
    For me, Kaspersky AV now quits. Which antivirus would you recommend for XP? What is the new one you wrote about? I would have to renew Kaspersky otherwise. As far as I can see in your profile, you are using Windows XP Professional 32 Bit. What are your CPU specs?
  10. AstroSkipper
    Looking at the images @Monroe has attached in his post: one can clearly see that updating of definitions in Malwarebytes v1.75.0.1300 is working in its Free version, too. Furthermore, I was able to activate the Pro version by using my lifetime licence. Only in the Pro version, you will have a real-time protection as is usual with Malwarebytes and many other manufactures of antimalware programmes. Cheers, AstroSkipper PS: If you have problems to open a CLP file, install IrfanView! The most recent version 4.62 is still XP-compatible and free of charge. IrfanView is a great piece of software. I use it since the 90's of last century, starting under Windows 95.
  11. AstroSkipper
    I'm going to have to copy that one and use often, lol.
  12. AstroSkipper
    I'm sorry, but this can not be taken serious in 2023 year. The first CPU with SSE2 was released in year 2000. That's more then 22 years ago. Let those people go and upgrade to something more modern. Windows XP works so much better on 4-core systems. Now we have even 8 core Ryzen work with XP. There is no excuses left for staying on none SSE2 system now. Go and upgrade to at least Core2Duo or Athlon64X2 - they are dirt cheap now. I repeat there is no excuses to seat on, like Pentium 3 or Athlon XP and demand everyone attention. Those systems are completely obsolete, they serve people well for 2 decades, now live them alone and upgrade! It is more than serious. And you do not have to understand that, either. There are users who are, for whatever reason, still interested in antimalware programmes targeting Windows XP on old hardware, whose CPU does not have more than the SSE instruction set. And it doesn't matter why. In any case, these computers still exist. For example, one of my computers is equipped with an AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Thoroughbred (Model 8). But frankly, I wonder what your problem is. It doesn't concern you anyway. I think the following rule should be applied:
  13. AstroSkipper
    @Monroe! Thanks again for reporting that Malwarebytes v1.75.0.1300 is able to receive most recent definition updates in 2023! That are really great and good news. Although updating of definitions failed initially when instalIing this version, I found yet a way to get the update function of this version working again under Windows XP. It was a bit tricky but it works now such as you reported. I will write an article about that very soon. Thanks again! You are simply great. And here is the proof in form of screenshots: Cheers, AstroSkipper
  14. AstroSkipper
    @Monroe! Thanks again for reporting that Malwarebytes v1.75.0.1300 is able to receive most recent definition updates in 2023! That are really great and good news. Although updating of definitions failed initially when instalIing this version, I found yet a way to get the update function of this version working again under Windows XP. It was a bit tricky but it works now such as you reported. I will write an article about that very soon. Thanks again! You are simply great.
  15. AstroSkipper
    No, it is very stable in single-process mode. In multiprocess mode, it has become more stable than before. Here is my last post about the most recent version Mypal 68.13.2b:
  16. AstroSkipper
    Update notification! @feodor2 released a new version of his browser yesterday, Mypal 68.13.2b. Release notes: Continue checking BSOD #3 Fixed some crashes (#205) Else minor things. Download: https://github.com/Feodor2/Mypal68/releases/download/68.13.2b/mypal-68.13.2.en-US.win32.zip If anything related to extensions or custom buttons has changed, I will report here. Cheers, AstroSkipper
  17. AstroSkipper
    Did you also try Mypal 68? It is Quantum based and on a JavaScript engine level of 78.
  18. AstroSkipper
    Until 2020, Malwarebytes offered offline updaters for definition updates. Its file was named mbam-rules.exe. I am looking for the most recent, i.e., last officially provided version. All possible, working antimalware programmes targeting Windows XP are important to be listed here. If Malwarebytes v1.75.0.1300 is still receiving definition updates, although it was abandoned years ago, it would be unbelievable and great. I personally liked this version very much.
  19. AstroSkipper
    Thank you very much for uploading screenshots! As far as I understood you correctly, you didn't change any settings, and you didn't modify anything. Right? Another question: Do you have one of the last offline definition updaters for this version? Mine is from 2019. In any case, it seems I have to test it once again all from scratch.
  20. AstroSkipper
    Thanks again for checking and confirming! Thus, according to your observation, Malwarebytes v1.75.0.1300 is receiving definition updates again. Unbelievable! I will have to try this out at the next opportunity. Maybe, someone else here in the forum is using this version and can confirm this. @Monroe Can you be so kind to provide a screenshot from the update tab of Malwarebytes v1.75.0.1300 to have a look at your data in terms of definition updates? I tried this version again, and updating doesn't work at all. Malwarebytes can't connect to its host for updating. Thanks in advance!
  21. AstroSkipper
    Thanks for your nice words and your trust! Although I considered Kaspersly to be avoided due to significant security risks, the mature readers of this thread have to decide for themselves whether to use such software or not. Talking about Kaspersky here in my thread is not off-topic, though. It is rather a topic that I think has been discussed enough by now. And to permanently offer others something that you are not willing to use yourself is somehow questionable. Anyway! I only decided not to write an article about Kaspersky and not to offer it as an option for Windows XP. But as always, readers must answer to themselves for the use of such software, which is fraught with considerable concerns, and then also bear the potentially resulting dangers themselves.
  22. AstroSkipper
    For all owners of a computer with a processor, that does not have more than the SSE instruction set, the air is getting thinner. The number of antimalware programmes that offer real-time protection has shrunk dramatically in recent years. The End Of Life (EOL) of Avast Antivirus 2015 was to be expected in any case. Like all AV providers, old versions are no longer supported after a certain point, and thus no further virus definitions are delivered. As a first measure, I recommend to save the last offline definition updater, when automatic definition updates will stop, to use this version as long as wanted and to have the possibility of a later reinstallation. Here is the link of the definition updater for Avast Antivirus 2015: https://install.avcdn.net/ivps9x/vpsupd.exe And for all those who, like me, have withdrawn their trust in Kaspersky and still need an antimalware programme with a background guard for their old computer after September 2023, there will be another solution beyond Kaspersky. I will write about it soon.
  23. AstroSkipper
    Running the most recent, corrected version of Serpent 55 (2023-07-14) (rev 80e0e6c0d), basilisk.exe is starting and running fine again as it should. No further crashes observed. Big thanks to @roytam1 for the quick fix! Cheers, AstroSkipper
  24. AstroSkipper
    But running the most recent version of Serpent 55 (2023-07-14) from today, basilisk.exe is crashing in the module mozjs.dll at startup such as @DanR20 already reported. Here is a screenshot: Cheers, AstroSkipper
  25. AstroSkipper
    I am running Windows XP Professional SP3 32 Bit on real hardware. Serpent 55 (2023-07-07) is starting and running fine here without any problems. Here is a screenshot as a proof: Cheers, AstroSkipper
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