2006-08-06 13:42:08 · 21 answers · asked by shill2801 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
No. They have about the same risk if not more. Windows 98 is not supported anymore which means Microsoft has not released any new security updates in years. This makes you more vulnerable compared to XP which gets updates regularly.
2006-08-06 13:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by Johnsmatrix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOTHING MADE BY MICROSOFT IS SAFE FROM VIRUSES. Put Linux on the machine. There is even a linux version at Puppylinux.com that will run on windows 98 AND 2.01 and 2.02 Puppy can be installed layered onto 98. Use them and install the firewall that comes with them. By the way their FREE
2006-08-06 13:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by alcavy609 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering the fact that the majority of the computer users still use 98 and that Microsoft no longer supports it (updates) I look into anti-virus software or the possiblitites of upgrading. Some prefer to stay with 98 because of certain programs/utilities/ hardware work better on there computer with 98. If you want to stick with it, also look into adware and spyware checkers.
2006-08-06 13:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by sugarvine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, your best bet is getting Windows XP and getting all the updates and free software you can get with Windows XP. However, even with all of that, you are still at high risk. Actually, your best bet would prolly b 2 stick with any 98 and get something like McAffe or Nortin or AVG (which is free)
2006-08-06 13:45:55 · answer #4 · answered by tolwc123ag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
moreswo than Windows 2000 mor Xp. Windows has a habbit of collecting viruses.
2006-08-06 13:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I can tell you that I know for a fact 95 is considering most viruses now a days are written for NT an newer so I guess you can say yes, but its very hackable compared to NT and newer OS's.
2006-08-06 13:45:29 · answer #6 · answered by ejholle1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends are you using a new virus program that is compatible with windows 98? Or are you using some crappy made virus scanner made IN 98. It also depends what virus infects your computer.
2006-08-06 13:45:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so unless,you have Norton's Antivirus because, we got a Trojan Horse virus on our computer and it cost us more getting rid of it and stuff so if you want to be safe just get Norton's Antivirus in case or spend 10 times that amount later.
2006-08-06 13:47:25 · answer #8 · answered by Pheobe :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what u r taking about it's 98 it's good but not that much
2006-08-06 23:02:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not. Linux is safe from most viruses.
2006-08-06 13:46:20 · answer #10 · answered by SamWiseGamgee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋