Windows 10: Best Free AV for Old PC?

Discus and support Best Free AV for Old PC? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have an older Windows 7 desktop that I need a free Antivirus for, one that's light on system resources preferably. I tried MBAM and it uses up quite... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Computernerd2003, Feb 25, 2019.

  1. Best Free AV for Old PC?


    I have an older Windows 7 desktop that I need a free Antivirus for, one that's light on system resources preferably. I tried MBAM and it uses up quite a bit of CPU, my old PC would run loud when I had MBAM on it. I need something lightweight and completely 100% free.
     
    Computernerd2003, Feb 25, 2019
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  2. Shilohbob Win User

    deleting old AV from my PC.

    Name of 'old' AV is: ??????
     
    Shilohbob, Feb 25, 2019
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  3. MikeC62 Win User
    deleting old AV from my PC.

    I am running W10 and recently changed AV provider. I uninstalled the old AV but have noticed a folder in program / common folder relating to the old AV provider and cant delete it as it says I need administrator permission - I am the administrator. Its
    not causing any problems but will be taking up some space so I just want it gone, how do I delete it?
     
    MikeC62, Feb 25, 2019
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  4. Best Free AV for Old PC?

    PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Feb 25, 2019
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