I am changing my systems protection from McAfee Total Protection following a major product fault in their latest version of Virus Scan (v15) which they say is a world wide problem which they cant fix (since 17th August, its now 1st September!!!) And although I still have safe protection on one machines my question is, can I download and install the Free version of Agast to check it out whilst I still have McAfee installed or will this cause a conflict, and then if I can comprehend Agast install the full product by uninstalling McAfee and then installilling Agast? (Sorry if this sounds stupid but … I’m just a simple soul :
McAfee will have to be removed first - Download avast first and save then download the McAfee removal tool from here http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/ and save.
Uninstall McAfee normally via remove programs and reboot then run the removal tool and reboot, now install avast
Thanks Craigb
You can use the following steps to insure a smooth installation:
Instructions to successfully install avast! 7:
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Download to a folder you can find or to your Desktop the product avast!7 Free:
setup_av_free.exe (Do Not Run at this time) -
Download the REMOVAL TOOL for your current Anti Virus Program by following the Guide offered here:
How do I remove old third-party antivirus software before installing avast!?
Click on this link, find your current Antivirus Program and follow their instructions.
The removal tool for avast! Antivirus (should you ever need it) : http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility -
Once these 2 programs are saved to your computer in a folder that you can locate or,
to the desktop and, you can easily identify these 2 files, DISCONNECT FROM THE INTERNET -
Go to the Control Panel > Select add/remove > (Programs and Features in Windows 7)
select your current antivirus program and select uninstall. (Allow it to uninstall all features of the program) -
Reboot your system.
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Run the removal tool for your old Anti Virus Program saved in step #2
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When the tool finishes running, again Reboot your system and Reconnect your Internet connection.
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Install avast!7 Free by running the program downloaded in step #1
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Shut down your system – wait 10 seconds – Start your computer.
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Avast!7 Free will now be installed and will update its virus database.
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Register your new avast!7 Free product by selecting the Register Now button.
If you need more help, get it from here: http://www.avast.com/registration-free-antivirus.php -
Once this is done, you’ll be ready to enjoy the new product as much as I already have for many years.
Your welcome