[geeks] Is there still a free anti-virus package for WinXP?

[mp]

On Sat, 31 May 2008, Sheldon T. Hall wrote:

> Folks-
>
> I've been happily using Grisoft's free version of AVG for a couple of years.
> Tomorrow, 1 Jun 2008, however, is the last day it will be updated.  AVG will
> still be available, but only in the "pro" version.
>
> Is there another free antivirus package for WinXP?

Well, there's clamav for Windows:

http://w32.clamav.net/

> If not, whose should I pay for?

My favorite for a long time has been Trend Micro's offering[0].  It is 
the least invasive, doesn't get in your way, antivirus plus other 
anti-malware product out there.

-- 
Michael Parson
mparson at bl.org

[0] http://us.trendmicro.com/us/products/personal/