Antimalware, firewall, and other security programs for Windows XP working in 2023 and hopefully beyond

[dremendous]

I heard it works https://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/products/trials

[Dave-H]

As its stated minimum system requirement is Windows 8, I would be very surprised if it works on XP.

I'll be delighted if I'm proved wrong though!

[Multibooter]

2 hours ago, Dave-H said:

As its stated minimum system requirement is Windows 8, I would be very surprised if it works on XP.

I'll be delighted if I'm proved wrong though!

When you click on "Minimum" system requirements, it lists "Internet Explorer® version 11 and newer (Windows XP IE8)", so that's confusing.

[Dave-H]

Almost all the quoted browser requirements are ancient! 🤔

[AstroSkipper]

On 12/15/2025 at 11:31 AM, Multibooter said:

My ancient version of Kaspersky under Windows 10

This thread is about anti-malware programmes under Windows XP. BTW, there is definitely no need to use an "ancient version of whatever" under Windows 10. And talking about your "ancient version" is like "beating a dead horse". 
A version of this programme running under Windows XP has not been available for a long time. And it gets even worse: the programme is not secure, and the country of origin is beyond good and evil. In my next article, I will post something current for Windows XP.

Edited 3 hours ago by AstroSkipper

[AstroSkipper]

There are now (at the end of 2025) very, very few anti-malware programmes for Windows XP with real-time protection free of charge. Panda Free Antivirus is an absolute exception. It is still maintained and runs under Windows XP. Here are two screenshots of the current version 22.03.05, which has just been released:

An anti-malware programme with a most recent scan engine and up-to-date virus definitions even under very old OSes like Windows XP or Windows Vista. What more could be wanted? 

Here is the link to my updated article: 

Cheers, AstroSkipper 

Edited 2 hours ago by AstroSkipper
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