64 bit security software
I have Windows XP Pro 64 bit version as the operating system on my home computer. Can you recommend internet protection software, such as anti-virus, which will run on a 64 bit Windows XP? At least two of the major internet protection providers state in the ‘systems requirements’ for their latest software that it will not operate with Windows XP Pro!
64 bit versions of Windows are always problematic as many programs haven’t been ported across and security software is one of those areas where vendors have struggled.
A search on the net indicates quite a few programs are compatible, but when they were tested by the Start64 website, most were found lacking.
From their tests, it appeared only Computer Associates eTrust and Symantec AntiVirus for 64-Bit Windows Client were the only two the reviewers had any confidence in.
Because our experience with 64 bit Windows is so limited, we couldn’t make any recommendations on our own, all we can suggest is trialling the different available products and seeing how well they work for you.
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December 22nd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
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