virus protection free windows xpIs there any good free virus protection for windows xp??

I have windows xp currently have mcafee virus protection but it is out of date and it says that I have to pay to update! Is there any good free virus protection that wont give me a virus?
Threat Fire is PC Magazine Editor's choice for year 2007 & 2008 free anti-virus that is most effective.

ThreatFire's patent-pending ActiveDefense technology offers protection against all types of internet threats - both known and unknown - spyware, adware, keyloggers, viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, and other malware.



It use less system memory than McAfee while giving you the same protection. Your system will be faster as a result.
Avast is a good anti-virus
[Free home edition]

Avira is also a good anti-virus


Windows Defender is recommended in addition for real-time spy-ware protection.


Remember to only have one anti-virus installed on your PC

Different Programs have Different Duties.

Now with Spyware in my opinion there are 2 extremely good programs. One of which is Spybot and other is virus protection free windows xpWindows Defender. The good thing about these 2 programs is they will not cancel each other out. But in reality they will work for a common purpose of removing Spyware. What one program may miss the other one will catch.

For Virus Protection programs I recommend Avast or AVG. Running Spybot and Defender, with EITHER Avast or Avg (great Free virus protection programs ) will keep a computer in good working condition.

In addition I am now seeing a huge reference CCleaner and this is a fantastic cleaning tool to use. You should use that everyday single day as well.

Links Below are Programs that WILL Help.
I have Both AVG and Spybot on my computer.

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.5.519


Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.5.2


Avast


Ccleaner


Hope this information helps.
Good Luck
Avira or Avast are hands down the best of the freeware programs. Both have very high detection and removal rates:

1) Freware - Avira:
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2) Freeware - Avast:
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Check out the following site for the best of the freewarvirus protection free windows xpe programs:


Get one of these anti-virus listed below.All these anti-virus work very well,they are the leaders in the current market.

Kaspersky anti-virus:


MacroVirus anti-virus:


The Shield Deluxe anti-virus:


BitDefender anti-virus:


I'm an AVG fan myself (www.free.grisoft.com). Here is a link to LifeHacker's top 10 list:


Yes. AVG anti virus 8.0 is a free download. It also protects your computer from spyware, malware and spam. I use this on my laptop and my desk top.
McAfee is excellent, and it is 100% free for a year! AVG Internet Security is also really good. x
Hello,
Get A.V.G. Anti-Virus Free Edition. I have got and I am satisfied.
Bye
You can try AVG, Avira or Avast

Yea google AVG version 8.0 download or just AVG and look for the download thats what i got and its great....
DONT EVEN THINK AVG ....IS A JOKE NOOBS LOVE THIS CRAP ....BEEN USING THIS FOR YEARS ... IS A GREAT ANTI/

AVG.
u can try the latest avg v8 or noton anti-virus
avast.com