Use antivirus software

Use antivirus software

Antivirus software helps protect your computer from viruses or other malicious software. Microsoft Windows does not come with antivirus software. You must purchase and install it separately.

To find out if you already have antivirus software or to purchase antivirus software from Microsoft, click the link that corresponds to the operating system you use.

Windows Vista

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)

Windows XP

Windows 2000

For more information about viruses, see Beyond the Basics: Viruses.


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