Hi THere
How would i setup Avast properly with a machine that was previously running Microsoft Security Essentials, do i just remove via add/remove programs, restart, delete all the folders, clear out task manager and run cccleaner, or is there another way.
Wanna do it properly so no problems
PC SPecs, Acer Netbook, 1gb of ram, Windows 7 32bit–our 3rd PC in the house
BikemanAMD.
Install from scratch:
Very important to remove all remains of other AVs installed before Avast. Use this site to execute uninstall utilities for other AVs. For MSE is 23b. Follow instructions and then run tool.
http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/
Download and save to your desktop aswclear : http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility
Download and save a fresh copy of Avast!. Be sure to have your lincense handy if running a paid version:
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
Use aswclear.exe in safe mode for any Avast! you may have had before and then for v. 7. Reboot into normal mode after uninstall.
Reinstall fresh copy of Avast! and reboot.
Be aware. Avast! will offer Chrome during installment. Remember to opt-out if you do not want it.
Thank you so much, will follow the instructions given and should be totally fine
You are welcome. Good luck. 