Need to find Free anti-virus download for windows 98?

Question

I now have NO anti-virus on my computer. I really don't have the money to purchase one. Please reply with free ones or cheap :)
for windows 98.

Answer 1

AVG gives a lot of false positives. (i.e. it identifies things as viruses that really aren't) I'd recommend BitDefender:

http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html

Answer 2

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Answer 3

AVG Anti-virus will install on Windows 98. I use this on my laptop and it works great.

Answer 4

This lists all anti-malware SW to keep your pc protected.

http://www.safer-networking.org/
Uber powerful tool which can search and annhilate nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Great prevention tool to keep nasties from installing on your system.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
Works as a Spyware "Shield" to protect your computer from getting malware in the first place.

https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm
puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.

http://cleanup.stevengould.org/
Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.

http://toolbar.google.com/
Free google toolbar that allows you to use the powerful Google search engine from the bar, but also blocks pop up windows.

http://www.trillian.cc/ or http://www.miranda-im.com/
These are Malware free Instant Messenger programs which allow you to connect to multiple IM services in one program! (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, IRC, MSN)

Answer 5

purely spend the money and a minimum of improve to XP. Microsoft would not even help ninety 8 to any quantity extra. in case you're at it it particularly is constructive to purchase a sparkling computing gadget. you will get some great deals for shrink than $500 now. verify out Acer, HP, Dell, etc.

Answer 6

I suggest using AVG, it works great (yes, it's free).