Avast

[jennyjoan]

Well earlier this morning tried to download Avast but per usual the older antivirus wouldn't go away just saying it had expired etc (can't remember the bloody name of it). I didn't seem to be getting anywhere with the Avast so switched it off now I am back on but if I have been successful with it where would I find it. Top right corner nothing to indicate - anywhere else to look . Thanks


PS - As I am typing this McAfee (that's the one keeps popping up saying you are now expired and I have difficulty getting rid of it.

[Baldric]

Best I could find in a hurry!

[jennyjoan]

well I have gone back to the control panel which is what was called on the old computer - this 8.1 different - anyway I hit another Download button and the Avast 1 2 3 is there along you won't believe it AVG - I just highlight ed AVG and deleted - at top of page we popop ups come up saying you have malware - reboot - so may be I am ok. just worried that the AVG has gone for good.

[tonyav]

I'm no expert jj, but try doing it again ( eating a sausage special with mushy peas while typing here ).

[HansUrbancka]

After having gone through the steps of removing McAfee, did you switch off completely your Computer/Laptop and then re-booted. If not, do it now; then try loading Avast.

Hans.

[tonyav]

Ah right, then reboot your puta, jj.

[jennyjoan]

i will let you get on with your lunch and have a try in switching off altogether - have a good day in work. and thanks for all your help.

[tonyav]

Put the tin hat away now, Baldric. Were saved now that Hans has arrived.

[Baldric]

Phew!!!!!!!!

[HansUrbancka]

I am getting somewhat confused. You seem to have a number of AV progammes which are causing conflicts and will fight each other. Each believing that others are malware. You must ensure that all AV's are removed and computer re-booted before loading the AV of your choice.

Hans.

[jno]

Avast's fine, just make sure you install the free version and read each panel carefully before you click on Yes in case they try to sneak new browsers onto your PC.

[jno]

PS Avast isn't AVG, you only need one.

[jennyjoan]

Well I do think I have succeeded - what a bloody long time tho - it started scanning for like 30 mins but asked could I leave it if I wanted to so I did.

Anyway went to Control Panel and the Avast icon - like a a wee jigjaw piece missing with a little C - please tell me I have succeeded - there is nothing at the top of the page but isnt that ok. Thanks to all who have helped me.

[HansUrbancka]

Hopefully jennyjoan you have nailed it. If so, I am relieved because my knowledge of Windows 8/8.1 is zero. In fact anything beyond Windows 7 is out of my league......I can't understand why folk like tonyav say such things as .."Were saved now that Hans has arrived. ".....If anything, he has helped in this thread more than I have.......So I would like to say to tony..." Oh you are awful but I like you" :-)

Anyway, now that you have achieved your object, I think it would be worthwhile having a run-through with the free edition of Malwarebytes, just in case there are any pups (Potentially Unwanted Programmes) hanging about to interfere with matters. It is 100% safe to have Malwarebytes as additional to your AV programme because there will Not be any conflict.
Download and run from the following; but making sure that you Do Not accept any trial offer of the premium edition.

https://www.malwarebytes.org/

Hans

[SlackAlice]

I've missed all the fun?

[jennyjoan]

hans - am trying to download the malwares - I have downloaded and it asked for home help blah - so asked for home - wont download -

[jennyjoan]

it is saying save file and I say yes or cancel - still nothing happens

it did go on to another columns free or premium - downloaded that and then it went back to save file or cancel

[SlackAlice]

On Hansurbancka's link you need to click on the Orange box for 'Free Version Download'

[jennyjoan]

ah jaysus christ where is the orange box - i think I am sitting on one now LOL

[SlackAlice]

scroll down, it's on the left side ☺☺☺

[Bathsheba]

.....I've just come back to this thread, + am laughing my head off!! Home helps?? JJ,...you ought to go on stage, or summat.....lmao :D x x

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