Microsoft strictly recommends that all users upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows 8. Of course, this good advice, but many users will continue to use Windows XP even after this date. What options antivirus protection will they have? Andreas Marx, CEO of AV-Test, based on a survey of 30 vendors, found that all of them plan to continue Windows support XP even after the official closure of the project.
Forced decision
Make no mistake, if you have the opportunity to upgrade to a modern OS, by all means do it! Once Microsoft stops working to fix vulnerabilities and security holes, Windows XP will be like a target at a shooting gallery. Of course, an antivirus can potentially block exploits that use system vulnerabilities to attack. However, there is a high probability that he will not cope with his task. In common practice, there is interaction between a fully updated OS and an antivirus. As of April, Windows XP will no longer be able to fulfill its part of this “partnership.”
End of an era
Perhaps the biggest surprise from this study is the news that Microsoft will continue to support Microsoft Security Essentials (as well as enterprise security solutions) for Windows XP until July 14, 2015. A company blog post confirms this: “ We will help organizations successfully complete migration to new operating systems».
Avira, Bitdefender and Trend Micro told AV-Test that they have planned end of support dates for their products for Windows XP. Avira will end support on April 8, 2015, Bitdefender in January 2016 (2017 for enterprise solutions), and Trend Micro on January 30, 2017. If you're running Windows XP and using one of these products, you still have time to plan your migration strategy to a modern system.
Let's wait and see
Half of the vendors surveyed said they have no specific plans to end support for their Windows XP products and will continue to support them for at least the next two years. Some companies provided deadlines but acknowledged the possibility that they could extend. VIPRE publisher ThreatTrack has promised support for Windows XP until April 2015 or later. Sophos will support the old system until September 30, 2015, while Norman and Qihoo will continue to support the OS until January 2016. Let's say again that all these vendors can extend support if there is a need.
XP enthusiasm
Some vendors have promised long-term support for Windows XP. Kaspersky Lab will continue support until 2018 (2016 for enterprise solutions). Webroot will work with the system until April 2019 or even later. Symantec hasn't made any decision at all to stop supporting XP. On the other hand, the position of Norton products also provides for premature end of support, we just don’t know the exact information.
The study provides detailed information on vendor positions and also includes useful recommendations for improving security after official completion system support. Marx proposes to abandon the unsupported Internet Explorer in favor of Chrome or Firefox. The same should be done with mail client, It is better not to use Outlook Express.
So how will it be? Are you really going to give up Windows XP? If circumstances force you to use Windows XP, remember that your risk level will increase. And be sure to choose an antivirus that will continue to support this OS.
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The meaning of the question given in the title should be clear to anyone who is going to follow fashion trends and change operating systems like gloves. As long as the OS is supported by the manufacturer, there are usually no problems with its operation. Unless the programs latest versions They will swear during installation.
Most XP fans don't care much about this - they continue to use old versions as if nothing had happened software. After the end of support, the situation changes dramatically. This manifests itself in small things, but in significant small things. For example, in difficulties with supporting old antiviruses.
Manufacturers antivirus programs are guided not so much by the needs of a handful of retrograde users, but by the intentions of the operating system manufacturer. And if Microsoft doesn't want to bother with XP, then why bother antivirus labs? The question arises: where can I get a free antivirus for OS XP, and one that will be updated regularly?
How things stand with the most popular paid and free antiviruses on the XP platform after MS abandoned this system is the topic of our short note.
Is it right to stay on XP?
There is one more problem that awaits users who remain faithful to XP. Since MS stops releasing security patches, the level of OS protection decreases sharply. Virus producers will continue their malicious activities, and they will not receive a worthy rebuff.
The result is that the manufacturer of the antivirus for Windows XP has an additional burden that it may either not be able to cope with, or simply refuse such fuss for the sake of a small share of consumers. On the other hand, virus writers are usually focused on older versions of the OS, since these are the ones that most organizations are based on, and attacks against them make sense from a commercial point of view. An unstable balance of interests creates uncertainty. The best way to overcome this uncertainty - update the system to the latest or at least the penultimate version. This is a good move for anyone who is not tied to the “piggy” with a chain.
Support Microsoft Security Essentials has been discontinued for the general public, although, for example, the US Navy persuaded Microsoft to support XP on their computers, but the pleasure is not free.
Against this background, the statements of owners of old PCs with Windows 98 installed look like a paradox: virus attacks on their systems has practically ceased.
How did the producers behave?
Let's put it bluntly - in different ways:
- Avira has guaranteed normal work with your product until April 15th.
- Bitdefender – until the 16th.
- Trend Micro will support its product until the end of this year.
Some companies have shown sensitivity to the needs of users of not the latest PCs and continue to work with the “piggy”. Among them is Kaspersky Lab - they provide guarantees until the end of 2018. Symantec ignores the issue completely and remains silent, like partisans. There are no guarantees for the functionality of Norton's antivirus utilities. What should a user of the old system do? There is a solution - the Chinese antivirus “360 Total Security” produced by the developer Qihoo.
What you need to know about this program. Firstly, it is completely free. The antivirus has quite complete functionality:
- Protects against attacks network connections, that is, it works as a firewall.
- Tests incoming messages for security email.
- Monitors the absence of viruses on connected removable media.
- Checks all installed programs.
Any suspicious code is placed in a sandbox by the program, where it is blocked from accessing the hard drive and critical system resources until full check for reliability.
You can download the program at:
Some utilities create protection for the entire system and automatically recognize and quarantine viruses, others protect individual PC components, ensure safe browsing on the Internet, and some conduct a one-time scan to identify “pests” and are portable. In the article we will look at the most popular and worthy antivirus utilities with various functionality and computer protection.
Programs |
Russian language |
License |
Always-on protection |
Rating |
Online updates |
Wi-Fi protection |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 10 | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Trial | Yes | 9 | Yes | No | |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 10 | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 6 | Yes | No | |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 8 | Yes | No | |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 8 | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 8 | Yes | No | |
| Yes | Free | No | 5 | Yes | No | |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 7 | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 8 | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 6 | Yes | No | |
| Yes | Free | No | 5 | Yes | No | |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 8 | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 7 | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Free | Yes | 8 | Yes | No | |
| No | Free | Yes | 7 | No | No |
A popular antivirus with more than 230 million fans. Works on Linux, Windows, Mac OS, for PDAs Android platform, Windows CE, Palm. Program tools protect Wi-Fi network V mobile devices with password saving and confidentiality. Four types of scans quickly detect and respond to embedded malicious junk. Security screens conduct comprehensive checks of unknown sites, opened files, P2P connections and received messages.
A popular program that scans not only the computer system, but also removable media connected to the PC. The utility shows statistics on spam and malicious infiltration, monitors the file system, has a “parental control” mode, blocks dangerous websites and checks email.
A utility from the well-known company Kaspersky Lab with basic tools for reliable computer protection. Blocks unknown sites, applications and malicious scripts. Has fast, full, custom and scan external devices. Can work together with Kaspersky Security Network. It does not protect personal data, so an antivirus will not be enough for financial and confidential work.
A program that scans the system in a few minutes, providing a detailed report on the threats found and their location. It is possible to schedule the next inspection indicating the day of the week and start time. " Parental control» blocks inappropriate content.
A competitive antivirus that provides consistent and adequate protection for your computer without putting a strain on the system. The program modules detect and eliminate advertising trolls, rootkits and spyware, provide email protection and identify dangerous links. Theft personal information reduced to a minimum.
A powerful utility that provides real-time computer protection. It has customizable options for network security, checks downloaded files and scans the Facebook wall before downloading unknown links from it. The antivirus scans letters and can be protected with a password.
High quality antivirus utility with a large protective base against more than 200,000 types of viruses. The program module monitors the movement of suspicious files, an innovative scanning method protects against previously unknown macro viruses, and later versions Antivirus blocks advertising spam and spyware.
An anti-virus scanner for scanning objects that enter your computer from removable storage media. Automatically checks flash drives, tablets, multimedia players, SD cards, smartphones and digital cameras for the presence of threats, and if they are detected, suggests sending viruses to quarantine or removal. It has forced verification and guarantees the protection of confidential data from interception. TO additional features This includes scanning potentially dangerous URLs, deleting dangerous and temporary files, and restoring damaged objects.
A powerful utility that protects the system even in minimized mode. Has full, selective, quick and rating checks. It is possible to schedule scanning and set the depth of file scanning. Scan removable media, protect email, and keep versions up to date to keep your device protected.
A powerful free antivirus with five optimized engines and protection against various types of viruses. The program protects web surfing, checks Wi-Fi and removes programs without a trace. In offline mode, two engines are turned on and the antivirus continues to work. It is also possible to check software, restore the system after attacks and failures, analyze media and protect the webcam. The anti-virus product analyzes the operation of suspicious files and has an anti-virus sandbox.
An anti-virus program with a unique heuristic mechanism that detects unknown threats and activates the utility even if it is blocked. Blocks malicious sites, anti-rootkits and spyware attacks. Does not conflict with other programs and antiviruses and constantly updates the database.
A program that detects advertising applications, malicious plugins and unwanted software on websites. Detects objects that have entered the system during the installation of some programs, blocks unwanted toolbars and “pests” that change the home page in the browser. Does not require installation on a computer and can be used portablely from removable media.
