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  1. Bat 1
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    You don't say the exact Model but if it's one like ASUS Eee PC 4G Specs - CNET or https://www.asus.com/Laptops/Eee_PC_901/specifications/ and You're still running XP, I'd suggest replacing it with Linux.
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  3. Miss Bad Wolf
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    It is an eee pc 900hd but it had xp on it but I have upgraded it.
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  4. Fafhrd
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    In terms of limited available processing power and storage space, stick with Defender instead of adding a 3rd party Antivirus which will place additional demands on both.
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  6. Steve C
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    Check if you get any free AV licences from your bank - many UK banks provide free licences.
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  7. Miss Bad Wolf
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    I do not really have a bank account which is sort of true. I have a joint account that is there to pay my rent but for my personal business I use a prepaid visa. Long way of saying that the bank method to get an antivirus might not work for me.
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  8. Umbra
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    Miss Bad Wolf said:
    I have an old netbook called an Eee PC and it had XP on it. I was wondering if the built in antivirus that is in windows would suffice or should I look for a free antivirus or try to buy a paid one?
    I know I need to fill the specs out on my profile but will try to do that tonight I think
    XP doesn't have built-in antivirus, only Win8/10. so you have to find one that is light enough for your machine (details of your machine specs will be useful) which is not a simple task.
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  9. Miss Bad Wolf
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    I took xp off it but now I have no way to put it back on as I do not have any xp disk.
    I did not like xp except when I have no other choice
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  10. Josey Wales
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    I just use Defender and run MBAM every now and then. I used to use Avast AIS but it has turned into bloatware.
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