Since Windows XP is extremely vulnerable due to lack of security updates, you’ll need extra precautions to protect your data from malware, ransomware, and cyberattacks. Here’s how:
---
## 1. Isolate XP from the Internet
The best way to keep your data safe is to avoid connecting XP to the internet.
If you must go online:
- Use a firewall to block all unnecessary connections.
- Disable SMB (Server Message Block) to prevent network-based attacks (like WannaCry).
- Use a modern router with a firewall to filter threats.
---
## 2. Keep Backups of Your Data
- External Backup: Store important files on an external HDD/USB drive (keep it unplugged when not in use).
- Cloud Backup (if needed): Use Google Drive, Dropbox, or Mega through a compatible browser (e.g., MyPal 68).
- System Image: Use Macrium Reflect Free (old versions) or Acronis True Image to create a full system backup.
---
## 3. Use a Strong Antivirus & Firewall
Since modern antivirus programs don’t support XP, try:
- ClamWin (Lightweight, open-source scanner)
- Malwarebytes 2.2.1 (Old version still works)
- Comodo Firewall 5.10 (Blocks threats from reaching XP)
Avoid outdated antiviruses like old Avast or AVG, as they don’t get new virus definitions.
---
## 4. Keep Software Up-to-Date
- Install POSReady 2009 updates (XP Embedded version) for extra security patches.
- Update root certificates manually to avoid SSL/TLS errors:
- Download: [https://msfn.org/board/topic/184730-root-certificates-and-revoked-certificates-updates/](https://msfn.org/board/topic/184730-root-certificates-and-revoked-certificates-updates/)
---
## 5. Use a Limited User Account
- Don’t run XP as an Administrator. Create a limited user account to prevent malware from making system changes.
---
## 6. Disable Risky Services
- Disable Remote Desktop (RDP): Prevent remote attacks.
- Turn off AutoPlay: Prevent USB malware infections.
- Uninstall old Java, Flash, and ActiveX components: They are major attack points.
---
## 7. Use a Secure Browser
- MyPal 68 (Best for security & modern web)
- 360 Extreme Explorer (More modern but questionable privacy)
Use browser extensions like uBlock Origin to block malicious ads.
---
## 8. Encrypt Sensitive Files
- Use VeraCrypt to encrypt sensitive files. Even if your XP system is hacked, your encrypted files remain safe.
---
## 9. Consider Running XP in a Virtual Machine
If you still need XP, running it in a Virtual Machine (VM) on a secure system (Windows 10/Linux) is much safer.
---
### Final Thoughts
XP is highly vulnerable, so backing up your data and keeping it offline is the best defense. If you must use XP online, combine:
✔️ Firewall
✔️ Updated root certificates
✔️ Modern browser
✔️ Limited user account
✔️ Regular backups
Would you like help with setting up a secure XP system?
---
## 1. Isolate XP from the Internet
The best way to keep your data safe is to avoid connecting XP to the internet.
If you must go online:
- Use a firewall to block all unnecessary connections.
- Disable SMB (Server Message Block) to prevent network-based attacks (like WannaCry).
- Use a modern router with a firewall to filter threats.
---
## 2. Keep Backups of Your Data
- External Backup: Store important files on an external HDD/USB drive (keep it unplugged when not in use).
- Cloud Backup (if needed): Use Google Drive, Dropbox, or Mega through a compatible browser (e.g., MyPal 68).
- System Image: Use Macrium Reflect Free (old versions) or Acronis True Image to create a full system backup.
---
## 3. Use a Strong Antivirus & Firewall
Since modern antivirus programs don’t support XP, try:
- ClamWin (Lightweight, open-source scanner)
- Malwarebytes 2.2.1 (Old version still works)
- Comodo Firewall 5.10 (Blocks threats from reaching XP)
Avoid outdated antiviruses like old Avast or AVG, as they don’t get new virus definitions.
---
## 4. Keep Software Up-to-Date
- Install POSReady 2009 updates (XP Embedded version) for extra security patches.
- Update root certificates manually to avoid SSL/TLS errors:
- Download: [https://msfn.org/board/topic/184730-root-certificates-and-revoked-certificates-updates/](https://msfn.org/board/topic/184730-root-certificates-and-revoked-certificates-updates/)
---
## 5. Use a Limited User Account
- Don’t run XP as an Administrator. Create a limited user account to prevent malware from making system changes.
---
## 6. Disable Risky Services
- Disable Remote Desktop (RDP): Prevent remote attacks.
- Turn off AutoPlay: Prevent USB malware infections.
- Uninstall old Java, Flash, and ActiveX components: They are major attack points.
---
## 7. Use a Secure Browser
- MyPal 68 (Best for security & modern web)
- 360 Extreme Explorer (More modern but questionable privacy)
Use browser extensions like uBlock Origin to block malicious ads.
---
## 8. Encrypt Sensitive Files
- Use VeraCrypt to encrypt sensitive files. Even if your XP system is hacked, your encrypted files remain safe.
---
## 9. Consider Running XP in a Virtual Machine
If you still need XP, running it in a Virtual Machine (VM) on a secure system (Windows 10/Linux) is much safer.
---
### Final Thoughts
XP is highly vulnerable, so backing up your data and keeping it offline is the best defense. If you must use XP online, combine:
✔️ Firewall
✔️ Updated root certificates
✔️ Modern browser
✔️ Limited user account
✔️ Regular backups
Would you like help with setting up a secure XP system?
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Antimalware, firewall, and other security programs for Windows XP working in 2023 and hopefully beyond
Antimalware, firewall, and other security programs for Windows XP working in 2023 and hopefully beyond I hereby open a new thread on the topic of security programs for Windows XP. I have been thinking about that for a longer time, and then I decided to tackle…
Since Windows XP updates are no longer available from Microsoft via Windows Update, you need alternative methods to install all updates. Here’s how to fully update XP:
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## Method 1: Use WSUS Offline Updater (Best for Official Updates)
WSUS Offline allows you to download and install all XP updates without using Windows Update.
### Steps:
1. Download WSUS Offline (Version 9.2.1, last to support XP)
- Get it from an archive:
[📥 WSUS Offline 9.2.1 (XP Version)](https://archive.org/details/wsusoffline921)
2. Extract & Run WSUS Offline
- Open UpdateGenerator.exe
- Select Windows XP / POSReady 2009 (for extra security updates)
- Click Start to download updates.
3. Install Updates
- Go to the
- Follow the instructions to install all updates.
---
## Method 2: Manually Install Service Packs & Updates
If you prefer a manual approach:
### 1. Install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
- Download SP3:
[📥 Windows XP SP3 (Official Microsoft)](https://archive.org/details/WindowsXPServicePack3Standalone)
### 2. Install Internet Explorer 8 & .NET Framework
- IE8: [📥 Download](https://archive.org/details/IE8-WindowsXP)
- .NET Framework 3.5 & 4.0: [📥 Download](https://archive.org/details/dotNetFrameworkXP)
### 3. Install POSReady 2009 Updates (Unofficial XP Updates)
Microsoft continued releasing updates for Windows XP Embedded (POSReady 2009) until April 2019.
You can install them by modifying the registry:
#### Enable POSReady Updates
1. Open Notepad and paste this:
2. Save as posready.reg, then double-click to add it to the registry.
3. Restart your PC, then use WSUS Offline to download additional updates.
---
## Method 3: Use Unofficial XP Update Packs
There are update packs that install all XP updates at once:
1. Unofficial Service Pack 4 (USP4)
- Includes all updates until 2019.
- Download: [https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_xp_sp4_unofficial.html](https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_xp_sp4_unofficial.html)
2. Windows XP Integral Edition
- Pre-patched XP ISO with updates.
- Search for "Windows XP Integral Edition" on archive sites.
---
## Final Steps After Updating
✔️ Install a modern browser (MyPal 68, 360 Extreme Explorer)
✔️ Update root certificates ([MSFN Root Certs](https://msfn.org/board/topic/184730-root-certificates-and-revoked-certificates-updates/))
✔️ Disable unnecessary services (like Remote Desktop, SMB1)
✔️ Install an antivirus (ClamWin, Malwarebytes 2.2.1)
---
### Conclusion
The best way to update XP is WSUS Offline + POSReady 2009 updates. If you want a pre-patched XP, use Unofficial SP4 or Integral Edition.
Would you like help with integrating updates into an XP installation ISO? 🚀
---
## Method 1: Use WSUS Offline Updater (Best for Official Updates)
WSUS Offline allows you to download and install all XP updates without using Windows Update.
### Steps:
1. Download WSUS Offline (Version 9.2.1, last to support XP)
- Get it from an archive:
[📥 WSUS Offline 9.2.1 (XP Version)](https://archive.org/details/wsusoffline921)
2. Extract & Run WSUS Offline
- Open UpdateGenerator.exe
- Select Windows XP / POSReady 2009 (for extra security updates)
- Click Start to download updates.
3. Install Updates
- Go to the
client folder and run UpdateInstaller.exe - Follow the instructions to install all updates.
---
## Method 2: Manually Install Service Packs & Updates
If you prefer a manual approach:
### 1. Install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
- Download SP3:
[📥 Windows XP SP3 (Official Microsoft)](https://archive.org/details/WindowsXPServicePack3Standalone)
### 2. Install Internet Explorer 8 & .NET Framework
- IE8: [📥 Download](https://archive.org/details/IE8-WindowsXP)
- .NET Framework 3.5 & 4.0: [📥 Download](https://archive.org/details/dotNetFrameworkXP)
### 3. Install POSReady 2009 Updates (Unofficial XP Updates)
Microsoft continued releasing updates for Windows XP Embedded (POSReady 2009) until April 2019.
You can install them by modifying the registry:
#### Enable POSReady Updates
1. Open Notepad and paste this:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA\PosReady]
"Installed"=dword:00000001
2. Save as posready.reg, then double-click to add it to the registry.
3. Restart your PC, then use WSUS Offline to download additional updates.
---
## Method 3: Use Unofficial XP Update Packs
There are update packs that install all XP updates at once:
1. Unofficial Service Pack 4 (USP4)
- Includes all updates until 2019.
- Download: [https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_xp_sp4_unofficial.html](https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_xp_sp4_unofficial.html)
2. Windows XP Integral Edition
- Pre-patched XP ISO with updates.
- Search for "Windows XP Integral Edition" on archive sites.
---
## Final Steps After Updating
✔️ Install a modern browser (MyPal 68, 360 Extreme Explorer)
✔️ Update root certificates ([MSFN Root Certs](https://msfn.org/board/topic/184730-root-certificates-and-revoked-certificates-updates/))
✔️ Disable unnecessary services (like Remote Desktop, SMB1)
✔️ Install an antivirus (ClamWin, Malwarebytes 2.2.1)
---
### Conclusion
The best way to update XP is WSUS Offline + POSReady 2009 updates. If you want a pre-patched XP, use Unofficial SP4 or Integral Edition.
Would you like help with integrating updates into an XP installation ISO? 🚀
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CleanBrowsing offers three free DNS filters that can be configured on your router or device to block certain types of content. Here are the details for each filter:
Family Filter: Blocks access to all adult, pornographic, and explicit sites. It also blocks proxy and VPN domains used to bypass the filters, and mixed content sites like Reddit. Safe search is enforced for Google, Bing, and YouTube, and malicious and phishing domains are blocked. The IPv4 addresses for the Family Filter are 185.228.168.168 and 185.228.169.168.23
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To configure these filters, you need to change your DNS settings on your router or device to use the provided IPv4 or IPv6 addresses, or use the HostName provided for each filter.23 CleanBrowsing also supports DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS for added security.23
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