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hi. My PC is currently running Windows Vista. However I plan to do a format and install XP once again because I think it will be faster with XP and better for games. I thought of buying Windows 7 however I don't think it's worthed and anyway I get it for free if in the future I purchase a new computer.
what I like in Vista is that the security against spam, malware and viruses seems to be better than in XP. I plan to install Avast antivirus but I would like you to give me suggestions on what to install to keep it clean (preferably free software). Thanks
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10-06-2009, 07:58 AM
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Avast is ok, but I prefer free Avira: http://www.free-av.com/ Free Malwarebytes: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam-download.php Updated Hosts file: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm That will do it 
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10-06-2009, 06:47 PM
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One Question: If I access the update from the Windows will it automatically install the service packs? Thanks for your help. I will surely try the av you suggested and the Malwarebytes which as I undrestood scan for and removes stuff.
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10-06-2009, 08:31 PM
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If you get a version of XP with Service Pack 3 already installed, you'll have no problems.
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10-08-2009, 07:37 PM
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This is the one that I use.
Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File I have heard this works also, but I have never tried it. It's a much smaller download. Windows XP Service Pack 3 Network Installation
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10-15-2009, 08:09 PM
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10-19-2009, 08:04 PM
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Hi,
I advise you to install avg antivirus or AntiVir and Anti-malware like Ad-Aware or Malwarebytes. you can download them from here Free download Antivirus Good Luck |
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