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Need help finding free firewall and virus programs for older compu
I have an older computer, Compaq Presario 4770 with a Pentium 200 processor,
32 MB RAM, running Windows 98. I am trying to find free firewall and antivirus programs that will work on this computer. I have tried Zone Alarm, AVG. and Avast, but all require a faster processor, and they won't work correctly. I can't afford to upgrade or buy new. Can anyone help me? |
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Need help finding free firewall and virus programs for older compu
I run Computer Associates Internet Security Suite (except the popup-blocker
and child-proofing stuff) on a Pentium 200 and I barely notice it. $20 for two years intro offer. Get it he http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft For twenty bucks, it's a least worth a try, no? -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP Shell/User "mharnisch" wrote in message ... I have an older computer, Compaq Presario 4770 with a Pentium 200 processor, 32 MB RAM, running Windows 98. I am trying to find free firewall and antivirus programs that will work on this computer. I have tried Zone Alarm, AVG. and Avast, but all require a faster processor, and they won't work correctly. I can't afford to upgrade or buy new. Can anyone help me? |
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Need help finding free firewall and virus programs for older compu
Correction: The Internet Security Suite is $30 for two years (one year plus
a free year.) It's the AV-only that's $20. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP Shell/User "Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... I run Computer Associates Internet Security Suite (except the popup-blocker and child-proofing stuff) on a Pentium 200 and I barely notice it. $20 for two years intro offer. Get it he http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft For twenty bucks, it's a least worth a try, no? -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP Shell/User "mharnisch" wrote in message ... I have an older computer, Compaq Presario 4770 with a Pentium 200 processor, 32 MB RAM, running Windows 98. I am trying to find free firewall and antivirus programs that will work on this computer. I have tried Zone Alarm, AVG. and Avast, but all require a faster processor, and they won't work correctly. I can't afford to upgrade or buy new. Can anyone help me? |
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Need help finding free firewall and virus programs for older compu
Correction #2: You only have 32MB of RAM and that won't do it. Frankly, I
see no way to make any modern AV or Firewall run on only 32MB of RAM Minimum for the Security Suite is 64, and that's not really enough, either. If you want to keep that machine in safe condition while roaming the internet, you need to upgrade that hardware. Do you happen to know what motherboard you have? I have a few P200/233 boards. Might have one like yours. I know they have plenty of RAM in them and as far as I'm concerned the parts are surplus. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP Shell/User "Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... I run Computer Associates Internet Security Suite (except the popup-blocker and child-proofing stuff) on a Pentium 200 and I barely notice it. $20 for two years intro offer. Get it he http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft For twenty bucks, it's a least worth a try, no? -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP Shell/User "mharnisch" wrote in message ... I have an older computer, Compaq Presario 4770 with a Pentium 200 processor, 32 MB RAM, running Windows 98. I am trying to find free firewall and antivirus programs that will work on this computer. I have tried Zone Alarm, AVG. and Avast, but all require a faster processor, and they won't work correctly. I can't afford to upgrade or buy new. Can anyone help me? |
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Need help finding free firewall and virus programs for older compu
Hello .
There is neither free nor paid firewall for such an old computer. You really should insert firewall protection because if you don't have a firewall , your files will disappear. Decision : If you use LAN , DSL or Cable i-net ,buy a router with integrated hardware firewall in it.It costs at about $40 and you can use it for long time. Antivirus: F-prot AV for Windows is paid antivirus which will work on your Windows 98. One year subscription costs $29.95 and you can install it on 5 computer ,the price is still the same. http://www.f-prot.com Antispywa Ad-Aware SE Personal (free) http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware Always make sure you keep your antivirus and antispyware tools updated. Panda_man -- Prevention is always better than cure ! Panda TruPrevent - the most intelligent technology to combat unknown malware http://www.pandasoftware.com http://pandaman.hit.bg "mharnisch" wrote: I have an older computer, Compaq Presario 4770 with a Pentium 200 processor, 32 MB RAM, running Windows 98. I am trying to find free firewall and antivirus programs that will work on this computer. I have tried Zone Alarm, AVG. and Avast, but all require a faster processor, and they won't work correctly. I can't afford to upgrade or buy new. Can anyone help me? |
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