Best free anti virus protection for windows xp

Anyone out there know which is the best anti virus software that is free.Not a trial one. I had Norton but do not want to pay for it any more.My computer is windows xp but i have recent downloads for windows 8 is this right?????

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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    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.
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