windows xp, windows 7, and viruses

I have been having virus problems, and need to know if I should reinstall windows 7 on my computer. Also, I used to use Windows XP on my Dell XPS. Should I switch back to Windows XP (not sure, because of downloading things like Internet browsers - compatibility issues?...) Thanks...

 

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File
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So the Dell XPS used to have XP, you installed W7 on it and now you're having virus problems?

You first need to make sure that the virus problems don't include an infected or modified MBR. Your thread in Malware - assuming it's for the same PC - should clear that up.

Once that's been given the all clear, you're free to choose whichever you want.

 

TYvm for your help. Here is the Speccy report. As far as whether I have an infected MBR, I don't know how to go about doing that.

 

The operating system has nothing to do with viri, it is all about the user habits. I have Windows 7 on three machines, that run Microsoft Security Essentials, and have never had any issues with them getting infected.

No, again you just need to change your Internet habits.

 

I don't understand what you mean by changing my internet habits. Also, I just downloaded the Windows Security Essentials free version after deleting all my other antivirus programs such as Avast, etc... Thanks for your input.

 

If the machine is getting infected from the end user opening unsolicited attachments in email, not taking the proper precautions when using a web browser, by changing from Internet Explorer to Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. Also using an extension such as Web of Trust, making sure that the Anti-Virus software is up to date.

IE is the worst browser to use out on the World Wide Web, due to it offers no layer of protection for the end user, to keep stuff from sneaking through. Now on the other hand, I trust the sites that I go to all of the time, do not browse where I should not be, and never have gotten infected, on any OS from IE95 up to Windows 7. Again, it is all about user habits, not the operating system.