do i need to install anti-virus software?

[flashcrosma]

like the question, i just got a mbp couple days ago and running windows xp pro through fusion on it. my wireless connection is always on and connected to the internet. i use windows xp pro to do accounting and office work only and no browsing internet under windows xp os. do i still need to install anti-virus software in windows os?

 

[Tallest Skil]

PLEASE SEARCH.

Yes. Get AVG Free.

 

[thegoldenmackid]

As long as the wireless signal is turned on, I would still run it.

 

[Zerozal]

I would also recommend running an antivirus. I use Avast (free for personal use) and have no complaints.

 

[Rodus]

You MUST have anti virus if running windows. Avira is also very good (and free).

 

[flashcrosma]

ok, thx so much, guys. i will just get avg anti-virus free

 

[-tWv-]

I tried free AVG and didn't like it but Avast! free works great for me.

 

[MacAndy74]

Avira is also good. There's a free version too: http://www.free-av.com/

 

[Jethryn Freyman]

Yes, because it's Windows.

 

[Leng]

Been running Windows on a 1MB / second connection for a long time on many machines. No reinstalls, no antivirus, no firewall, no spyware, no malware, no viruses, etc.

If you don't download viruses and don't go to malicious websites, you're absolutely fine.