Best virus software for windows xp

[jclongbeach]

i have a 7yr old laptop with Windows XP (ya I know it's old, but its what I have for the next 12 mo or so).

Tried Norton, and Trend Micros. Both slow my computer down to a crawl.

Any advice, suggestions on what will work?

Thanks!

 

[ex_bubblehead]

Microsoft Security Essentials

 

[jclongbeach]

Microsoft Security Essentials

Why bother to reply with such a ridiculous statement.

 

[jclongbeach]

Microsoft Security Essentials

Whopps sorry, bubble. had two windows open thought I was replying to someone else.

Thanks, will try essentials!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials

 

[jclongbeach]

Thanks all. I have loaded essentials, and so far so good!