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psaila

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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
 
kimsland said:
All Windows Security Updates, including Windows Service Pack 3
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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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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psaila said:
One Question: If I access the update from the Windows will it automatically install the service packs?
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Yes, Windows will update itself to the newest Service Pack, but it will be horribly slow to update that way, depending on the version of XP you get.

If you get a version of XP with Service Pack 3 already installed, you'll have no problems.
 
Bodaggit23 said:
Yes, Windows will update itself to the newest Service Pack, but it will be horribly slow to update that way, depending on the version of XP you get.

If you get a version of XP with Service Pack 3 already installed, you'll have no problems.
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I have a windows XP with service pack 2 installed so can you tell me from where I can download service pack 3 (preferable somewhere official)?

Thanks
 
kimsland said:
All Windows Security Updates, including Windows Service Pack 3
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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Ok so I formated and installed Avira as you suggested. Seems to be good however it seems to have a problem updating. It updated when I installed it but now there seems to be a problem. Is this normal?
 
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