Best free anti-virus for Windows XP

I have an old Toshiba laptop which still uses Windows XP. What are the sites for the best free anti-virus for Windows XP SP2?
Thanks,
Bob

Hi,
Please check the following list:
   http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388652,00.as​p
Sorry I can't work out this question: "My computer is windows xp but i have recent downloads for windows 8 is this right??????"
Regards.
BH
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