xp pro says I don't have anti-virus protection

[rowdyschnauzer]

I have registered my Malwarebytes but XP Pro (in the Microsoft Security Center) says I don't have anti-virus protection. MB is running and protecting the computer.

What's causing this?

Thanks.

[ASpace]

I have registered my Malwarebytes but XP Pro (in the Microsoft Security Center) says I don't have anti-virus protection. MB is running and protecting the computer.

What's causing this?

Thanks.

Malwarebytes AntiMalware is not an antivirus software and this is the reason it does not register in the Security center in Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7.

You need a full-feautured security software . Pick on the these :

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus...windows-xp.aspx

[rowdyschnauzer]

Thanks!

[ASpace]

Thanks!

Nothing special . And ... you are welcome !

[YoKenny1]

@ ASpace

There are several on that page that I would not recommend but I do recommend avast! or Avira as Free anti virus and Kaspersky as paid anti virus applications.

[ASpace]

@ ASpace

There are several on that page that I would not recommend but I do recommend avast! or Avira as Free anti virus and Kaspersky as paid anti virus applications.

Yep . But they are Microsoft approved .

I also wouldn't recommend QuickHeal , avast! , AVG , McAfee , Panda or Rising but let's hope the OP have heard of the big names in the industry and makes the right choice

But we'd better not convert the thread into antivirus programs discussion

[chiefdread]

I have registered my Malwarebytes but XP Pro (in the Microsoft Security Center) says I don't have anti-virus protection. MB is running and protecting the computer.

What's causing this?

Thanks. sincerly yours wesley.

[mountaintree16]

Hi Wesley and welcome to the forums here at Malwarebytes.org ,

Malwarebytes is actually not an anti-virus program; it is an anti-MALware program designed to work with your anti-virus to maximize protection of your system It is good at what antivirus programs are not good at.

The following are some recommendations for antivirus protection along with links to downloads for them (free trials for those that require a purchase so you can try them before deciding):

• Kaspersky (free 30 day trial) The official support forum for this product can be found here
  
• Avira Antivir (free for home use) The official support forum for this product can be found here
  
• ESET NOD32 (free 30 day trial) The official support forum for this product can be found here
  
• Microsoft Security Essentials (free for home use) The official support forum for this product can be found here
  
• Avast! (free for home use) The official support forum for this product can be found here
  

Note: If you decide to use one of the trial versions of one of the paid antiviruses then you will either need to purchase it or uninstall it completely and install a replacement antivirus before the trial expires so that your PC is not left unprotected.

MSE Downloads:

• MSE for XP 32 bit
  
• MSE for Vista and Windows 7 32 bit
  
• MSE for Vista and Windows 7 64 bit
  

Definitions Installers:

Note: if installing the definitions in Windows Vista or Windows 7 you MUST right click the definitions installer and select Run as administrator and click Continue at the User Account Control prompt.

• 32 bit Definitions Installer
  
• 64 bit Definitions Installer
  

As a side note, please use the "ADD REPLY" button at the bottom of the page when replying.

Thank you