Which Antiviruses are Known for a Fact to be Working on XP SP3 as of 2019?

[mina7601]

2 hours ago, AstroSkipper said:

Now, my main Windows XP partition is almost error-free. 

I hope it becomes completely error-free soon! Glad that you fixed your issue, and cleaned up your partition.

Edited April 4, 2023 by mina7601

[AstroSkipper]

On 4/4/2023 at 10:18 PM, AstroSkipper said:

I have just opened the program again, and the error when closing the program window seems to have disappeared. Possibly an incompatibility with another program or module. In the last few days, I have uninstalled various useless programs and cleaned up a few errors.  Maybe a reason!  Anyway! Now, my main Windows XP partition is almost error-free. 

FYI, unfortunately, the error did not disappear when closing the program window of SpywareBlaster.  It still occurs unless you close the program window directly after updating the protection database. Only in this case, the error does not occur. 

Edited April 9, 2023 by AstroSkipper

[Cixert]

Hello, is there a list of updated antivirus and antispyware for XP?

[AstroSkipper]

13 minutes ago, Cixert said:

Hello, is there a list of updated antivirus and antispyware for XP?

AFAIAA, unfortunately not. But the last months, I have presented  some different antivirus or antimalware programs here in the thread and disseminated information about them, all still working under Windows XP.

Edited April 25, 2023 by AstroSkipper

[Cixert]

1 hour ago, AstroSkipper said:

AFAIAA, unfortunately not. But the last months, I have presented  some different antivirus or antimalware programs here in the thread and disseminated information about them, all still working under Windows XP.

I am looking for an antispyware type "adwcleaner", do you recommend any?
I have downloaded Zemana which claims to be compatible with XP but it really doesn't seem to be.
https://zemana.com/us/antimalware.html

There is a list for Windows Vista, maybe for XP it will be similar

 

Edited April 25, 2023 by Cixert

[AstroSkipper]

48 minutes ago, Cixert said:

I am looking for an antispyware type "adwcleaner", do you recommend any?
I have downloaded Zemana which claims to be compatible with XP but it really doesn't seem to be.
https://zemana.com/us/antimalware.html

There is a list for Windows Vista, maybe for XP it will be similar

AntiVirus & Security Software:

Adguard ($$$, CS, ONG) 14 day trial available.

Avast Antivirus - All Editions v.18.8 ($$$ & FREE, CS) Only definition updates will be provided for this version for Vista/XP. No new major updates will be released.

AVG - All Editions v18.8 ($$$ & FREE, CS) Only definition updates will be provided for this version for Vista/XP. No new major updates will be released.

Avira 2013, all paid editions ($$$, CS) Windows Server operating systems aren't supported.

Avira Antivirus Free v15.0.9.504 (FREE, CS) 

Bitdefender Internet Security 2015 ($$$, CS)

Clamwin (FREE, CS, ONG)

Comodo Antivirus For Servers v8.1 ($$$, CS) For Windows Server 2008 only; Vista is not supported.

Comodo Cloud Scanner 2.0.162151.21 ($$$, CS)

Comodo Free Antivirus v12.0.0.6870 (FREE, CS)

Comodo Internet Security v12.0.0.6870 ($$$ & FREE versions available, CS)

Dashlane (FREE, CS, ONG)

Dr. Web AntiVirus ($$$, CS, ONG)

Dr. Web KATANA ($$$, CS, ONG)

Dr. Web Security Space ($$$, CS, ONG)

Emsisoft version 10 ($$$, CS) No longer receives database updates as of April 2016.

Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 5.52 (FREE, CS) Requires SP2. To download from Microsoft, click here. EMET is no longer supported by Microsoft as of July 31, 2018.

eScan, all editions ($$$, CS, ONG)

ESET File Security for Windows Server ($$$, CS, ONG) 30 day trial available; supports Windows Server 2008. Windows Vista isn't supported.

ESET Internet Security v12.2.30.0 ($$$, CS)

ESET NOD32 Antivirus v12.2.30.0 ($$$, CS)

ESET Online Scanner (FREE, CS, ONG) 

ESET Smart Security v12.2.30.0 ($$$, CS)

FortiClient 5.2.4 ($$$, CS)

F-Secure Client Security 12.20 ($$$, CS)

F-Secure Internet Security 2017 ($$$, CS) Support for Vista ended on June 30, 2017.

F-Secure SAFE 2017 ($$$, CS) Support for Vista ended on June 30, 2017.

G Data Security Client ($$$, CS, ONG) Requires at least SP1; SP2 recommended. The Mobile Administrator software requires Windows 7 or later.

G Data Home Security Suite (Antivirus/Internet Security/Total Security) 25.1.0.12 ($$$, CS)

Glarysoft Malware Hunter (FREE, CS, ONG) 

HijackThis 2.0.4 & 2.0.5 Beta (FREE, OS) Download: 2.0.4 - 2.0.5 Beta

Hitman Pro; all editions ($$$, CS, ONG)

HouseCall Online Scanner (FREE, CS, ONG)

Immunet 5.0.2 ($$$ & FREE versions available, CS)

Kaspersky Antivirus 2018 ($$$, CS)

Kaspersky Internet Security 2018 ($$$, CS)

Kaspersky TDSSKiller (FREE, CS, ONG)

Kaspersky Total Security 2018 ($$$, CS)

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (FREE, CS, ONG)

KeePass 1.38 (FREE, CS) Download here.

KeyScrambler ($$$ & FREE editions available, CS, ONG)

Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 7.4.2 (FREE, CS) Download here.

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit 1.12.1.90 ($$$ & FREE versions available, CS) Download from vendor here. 

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (all editions) v3.5.1 build 2522 component package 1.0.365 ($$$ & FREE versions available, CS) Download from vendor here. Will continue to receive on-going protection updates only; no new program versions or features will be created for XP/Vista.

McAfee 14.0 R1 ($$$, CS) No longer receives definition updates as of January 1, 2021.

Microsoft Security Essentials 4.4.304.0 (FREE, CS) Download from FileHippo here. Does not include the EOL timebomb of the last version for Vista (4.10.209.0).

Microsoft Security Essentials 4.10.209.0 (FREE, CS) No longer supports or functions on Windows Vista as of April 11, 2017. Continues to function normally on Windows Server 2008 and will likely do so for the foreseeable future.

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.47 - April 2017 (FREE, CS) Later versions don't work with Vista, but continue to support Windows Server 2008.

Norton AntiVirus Basic v22.15.X ($$$, CS)

Norton Internet Security 2015 v22.15.X ($$$, CS)

Norton Security v22.15.X ($$$, CS)

NoVirusThanks OSArmor 1.6.0 ($$$, CS) 

Panda Security ($$$, CS, ONG)

PrivaZer (FREE, CS, ONG)

Sandboxie 5.33 (FREE, CS, UNS) Download here.

Simplewall 2.4.6 (FREE, CS) Download here.

Simple Software-restriction Policy (FREE, CS, ONG)

Sophos Endpoint Security & Control version 11.0.15 ($$$, CS) No longer updated on Windows Vista as of October 31, 2018 (Server 2008 will continue to be supported until around July 2021)

Spybot version 2.4 Free Edition (FREE, CS) Download from vendor here.

SpyShelter Anti-Keylogger ($$$, CS, ONG) 

Spywareblaster (FREE, CS, ONG)

SuperAntiSpyware ($$$ & FREE, CS, ONG) Free version is for personal use only. Paid version requires an annual subscription. 

SystemShield AntiVirus 5.0.0.136 ($$$, CS)

SystemShield AntiSpyware 5.0.0.136 ($$$, CS)

TinyWall 2.1.15 (FREE, CS) Download here.

Trend Micro Antivirus+ 2017 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2+IE9. Support for Vista ended on June 30, 2017.

Trend Micro Internet Security 2017 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2+IE9. Support for Vista ended on June 30, 2017.

Trend Micro Maximum Security 2017 ($$$, CS) Requires SP2+IE9. Support for Vista ended on June 30, 2017.

TrustPort, all products ($$$, CS, ONG)

Unchecky (FREE, CS, ONG) 

VeraCrypt (FREE, OS, ONG)

VIPRE Antivirus, Internet Security, and Internet Security Pro v10 ($$$, CS)

Winaero OneClickFirewall (FREE, CS) 

Windows Defender 1.1.1600.0 (FREE, CS) No longer receives definition updates as of January 2020.

Windows Live OneCare 2.5.2900.30 ($$$, CS) No longer updated.

WiseVector StopX (FREE, CS, ONG) 

Webroot v9.0.31.84 ($$$, CS)

Xvirus - all products ($$$ & FREE, CS, ONG)

Zemana - AntiMalware & Anti-Keylogger ($$$, CS, ONG)

Zonealarm Free firewall 14.3.119.000 (FREE, CS) Requires SP2. Must contact support to download.

This thread is about antivirus programs targeting Windows XP SP3 only. Posting a list of antivirus programs targeting Windows Vista is not really helpful and rather misleading. There are a lot of versions inside this list which won't work under Windows XP SP3. Anyway!I know this list but it doesn't belong here. At least, you should change the headline to "AntiVirus & Security Software for Windows Vista". To answer your question, Malwarebytes Free v3.5.1 should serve perfectly your needs. I use Malwarebytes Premium v3.5.1 under Windows XP. It is the last version for Windows XP but still receives definition updates. Its detection rate is very good. Only the premium version has a background guard.

Edited April 25, 2023 by AstroSkipper
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[Cixert]

9 minutes ago, AstroSkipper said:

This thread is about antivirus programs targeting Windows XP SP3 only. Posting a list of antivirus programs targeting Windows Vista is not really helpful and rather misleading. There are a lot of versions inside this list which won't work under Windows XP SP3. Anyway!I know this list but it doesn't belong here. At least, you should change the headline to "AntiVirus & Security Software for Windows Vista". To answer your question, Malwarebytes Free v3.5.1 should serve perfectly your needs. I use Malwarebytes Premium v3.5.1 under Windows XP. It is the last version for Windows XP but still receives definition updates. Its detection rate is very good. Only the premium version has a background guard.

ok, I delete the list and leave the link.
My interest was to get a list by editing that one.

[Vistapocalypse]

A new topic by AstroSkipper that begins with a list might be an excellent idea!   There has been some good discussion in this thread, but let’s face it: Nobody is going to read 48 pages.

9 hours ago, Cixert said:

I am looking for an antispyware type "adwcleaner"....There is a list for Windows Vista

The download link for Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 7.4.2 in the list for Vista still works, and that version also supported XP. Edit: Discussion below demonstrates that 7.4.2 did not support XP, and only an old database is available for Vista. 

Edited April 26, 2023 by Vistapocalypse
Inaccurate information

[VistaLover]

2 hours ago, Vistapocalypse said:

The download link for Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 7.4.2 in the list for Vista still works, and that version also supported XP.

This article below by MB:

https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039579393-Windows-XP-and-Vista-compatibility-with-Malwarebytes-AdwCleaner

hints that "Versions before 8.0 may still work on a Windows XP", emphasis (mine ) put on "may"... FWIW, I have local records kept that indicate that the XP_EoS version of Malwarebytes AdwCleaner is/was v6.047 :

There doesn't exist a GUI button to update the "database", only an "option" to use the "local" or the "server" one:

I did perform a quick scan with the default setting of "server"; I had to open the log file to, sadly, find out that only the extremely outdated "local" database was used for the scan:

# AdwCleaner v6.047 - Logfile created 26/04/2023 at 00:25:03
# Updated on 19/05/2017 by Malwarebytes
# Database : 2017-05-19.1 [Local]
# Operating System : Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium Service Pack 2 (X86)
# Username : (redacted)
# Running from : (redacted)\adwcleaner_6.047[XPEOL].exe
# Mode: Scan
# Support : https://www.malwarebytes.com/support

I don't have an XP machine available currently to check whether v7.4.2 does, indeed, launch there ; that version does launch under Vista SP2 x86 - incidentally, it offers to update the app to v8.4.0, but that offer should be declined, as (consistent with the article I linked above) that one doesn't launch under Vista (so why offer it in the first place? ) ... 

Like its predecessor, v7.4.2 has a default setting of "Automatically using the cloud database if available":

I performed a second scan with v7.4.2, its log file now reads that it used a "database" from Oct 10th 2022, i.e. a stale one from 6 1/2 months ago (!) :

# -------------------------------
# Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 7.4.2.0
# -------------------------------
# Build:    10-21-2019
# Database: 2022-10-10.1 (Cloud)
# Support:  https://www.malwarebytes.com/support
#
# -------------------------------
# Mode: Scan
# -------------------------------
# Start:    04-26-2023
# Duration: 00:00:35
# OS:       Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
# Scanned:  32074

So, I don't know what to make of that , certainly can't answer whether that is considered as "definitions still provided for it" ; "use at your own risk" would be my advice ...

Edited April 25, 2023 by VistaLover

[AstroSkipper]

38 minutes ago, VistaLover said:

This article below by MB:

https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039579393-Windows-XP-and-Vista-compatibility-with-Malwarebytes-AdwCleaner

hints that "Versions before 8.0 may still work on a Windows XP", emphasis (mine ) put on "may"... FWIW, I have local records kept that indicate that the XP_EoS version of Malwarebytes AdwCleaner is/was v6.047 :

There doesn't exist a GUI button to update the "database", only an "option" to use the "local" or the "server" one:

I did perform a quick scan with the default setting of "server"; I had to open the log file to, sadly, find out that only the extremely outdated "local" database was used for the scan:

# AdwCleaner v6.047 - Logfile created 26/04/2023 at 00:25:03
# Updated on 19/05/2017 by Malwarebytes
# Database : 2017-05-19.1 [Local]
# Operating System : Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium Service Pack 2 (X86)
# Username : (redacted)
# Running from : (redacted)\adwcleaner_6.047[XPEOL].exe
# Mode: Scan
# Support : https://www.malwarebytes.com/support

I don't have an XP machine available currently to check whether v7.4.2 does, indeed, launch there ; that version does launch under Vista SP2 x86 - incidentally, it offers to update the app to v8.4.0, but that offer should be declined, as (consistent with the article I linked above) that one doesn't launch under Vista (so why offer it in the first place? ) ... 

Like its predecessor, v7.4.2 has a default setting of "Automatically using the cloud database if available":

I performed a second scan with v7.4.2, its log file now reads that it used a "database" from Oct 10th 2022, i.e. a stale one from 6 1/2 months ago (!) :

# -------------------------------
# Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 7.4.2.0
# -------------------------------
# Build:    10-21-2019
# Database: 2022-10-10.1 (Cloud)
# Support:  https://www.malwarebytes.com/support
#
# -------------------------------
# Mode: Scan
# -------------------------------
# Start:    04-26-2023
# Duration: 00:00:35
# OS:       Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
# Scanned:  32074

So, I don't know what to make of that , certainly can't answer whether that is considered as "definitions still provided for it" ; "use at your own risk" would be my advice ...

Very good examination! As Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 7.4.2.0 use the database from Oct 10th 2022 under Windows Vista, then it will most probably use the same database under Windows XP. Anyway! I assume there won't be any more recent database for this version in the future due to the lack of updates in the cloud for more than 6 months. 

Edited April 25, 2023 by AstroSkipper
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[VistaLover]

16 minutes ago, AstroSkipper said:

then it will most probably use the same database under Windows XP

... Still, someone on XP will have to verify whether v7.4.2 does launch there (and was hoping you'd be the one ...) ; and just because it did download the 2022-10-10.1 (cloud) database in my Vista SP2 32-bit machine, it doesn't necessarily mean it will do so under XP; AFAICT, the app uses Windows' native APIs to connect to its (cloud) server; my Vista OS has WS2008 updates installed, which gave it TLS v1.1+v1.2 support, plus associated cipher suites that are not present even in a POSReady updated XP machine... As always, "the proof is in the pudding"  ...

Edited April 25, 2023 by VistaLover

[AstroSkipper]

11 hours ago, VistaLover said:

Still, someone on XP will have to verify whether v7.4.2 does launch there (and was hoping you'd be the one ...)
... As always, "the proof is in the pudding"  ...

Yep, you're right! The proof is in the pudding. When I wrote my comment, I was on my couch using an Android tablet. Now, I am back at my Windows XP desktop computer. Although stated as XP-compatible on their website, Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 7.4.2.0 is unfortunately not compatible with Windows XP anymore. It can't be installed.

Edited April 26, 2023 by AstroSkipper

[mina7601]

Can confirm, this is the error that appears :

[VistaLover]

... Well, "Dwm" stands for Desktop Window Manager, and that one is only present on Vista+...

[Cixert]

1 hour ago, mina7601 said:

Can confirm, this is the error that appears  :

The last version adwcleaner for XP is 6.047 (2017-05-19)
https://download.toolslib.net/download/file/1/851?s=gP7VLih67fmmhqhqfLTpmYQR0FtB2J4p
and it does not have a cloud version.
In 7.4.2 before to see the error message in user32.dll I had to download and attach the dwmapi.dll v. 6.0.5384.4 to executable file.

Edited April 26, 2023 by Cixert