Unfortunately, XP users can no longer download MSE because it is no longer
supported, although XP users who already have it installed will continue to
recieve database updates until next August. The only free anti-virus option
for XP users besides AVG is Avast, which some users have reported
accessibility issues with, and may require booting into safe mode in the
event that it doesn't work out and you want to uninstall it. So your best
bet may still be AVG.
Gerald
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Goldfield" <dgold...@asb.org>
To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Free Anti Virus Software
Microsoft security essentials is an antimalware package from Microsoft.
It meets one of your requirements, that being free, but whether it's
actually good is a matter of debate and it depends on how you spin the
issue. It's failed some antivirus tests lately and so I have difficulty
recommending it. Having said that, I've used it and I haven't gotten
infested with any malware as of right now. Then again, I'm a particularly
cautious user and I do a few things to lower my risk, such as tweeking
security settings on my router, using a script blocker and an ad blocker,
being cautious about opening attachments, etc. those practices certainly
don't guarantee any immunity but, as I said, I've never been hit with
malware, at least not so far.
The Web site for more info or to download it is
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download
-----Original Message-----
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Steven Hicks(BTConnect)
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:57 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Free Anti Virus Software
Hi friends,
Does anyone know any good free aanti virus software for windows xp that
works well with JAWS please?
I have tried AVG but it seems to have some issues on the install screen?
Steve.
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