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I'm going to get rid of Microsoft Security Essentials and install Avast and Maiwarebytes as recomended on a previous thread .
Few questions -
1. (a) Do i need a tool to uninstall MSE
(b) Do i uninstall it first , before installing Avast
2. (a) Is ' Malwarebytes Anti-Malware' two programmes or one thing
(b) How do i get a free copy
tia
Few questions -
1. (a) Do i need a tool to uninstall MSE
(b) Do i uninstall it first , before installing Avast
2. (a) Is ' Malwarebytes Anti-Malware' two programmes or one thing
(b) How do i get a free copy
tia
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.1[a] No, just remove via Control Panel/Programs/Uninstall a Program
1[b] Yes, uninstall MSE then install Avast. Restart pc then 'run' an initial scan with Avast.
2[a] One program. The free version only runs on demand, so set a date for yourself to 'run' it to act as a reminder.
2[b] Here
https:/ /www.ma lwareby tes.org /mwb-do wnload/
Make sure you opt out of the free trial of the full version when you install it. The installation will revert to the free version you require.
1[b] Yes, uninstall MSE then install Avast. Restart pc then 'run' an initial scan with Avast.
2[a] One program. The free version only runs on demand, so set a date for yourself to 'run' it to act as a reminder.
2[b] Here
https:/
Make sure you opt out of the free trial of the full version when you install it. The installation will revert to the free version you require.
It should be straightforward to remove MSE by going into Control Panel and locating MSE in Programmes & Features...clicking onto it and clicking uninstall.
If you do have difficulties, please post again and say what operating System you have (Windows Vista, W7 or whatever.)
Answers to your questions:-
1. (a) Not normally.
(b) Download installation file for Avast and Run after removal of MSE.
2. (a) A single programme.
(b) Click the following :-
http:// www.mal warebyt es.org/
Hans.
If you do have difficulties, please post again and say what operating System you have (Windows Vista, W7 or whatever.)
Answers to your questions:-
1. (a) Not normally.
(b) Download installation file for Avast and Run after removal of MSE.
2. (a) A single programme.
(b) Click the following :-
http://
Hans.
If you do have difficulties removing MSE, this is the definitive unofficial method.
http:// answers .micros oft.com /en-us/ protect /wiki/m se-prot ect_sta rt/unin stallin g-micro soft-se curity- essenti als/316 493c2-8 885-46b 0-afba- 28ebd45 c0838
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