system
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I had avast for several months this past spring. When I got my new computer I used the 3 free months subscription to Norton. I am now going to uninstall Norton and download the home edition of avast.
I know I can not have two antivirus programs.
My question is: Can I download avast to my desktop and have it ready to execute as soon as I uninstall and delete Norton? Or do I have to delete Norton first and then go to the avast web site and download avast?
I guess I am so frightened of that in between time between deleting Norton and getting avast. Since I have become a constant reader of the avast forums, I have learned many new and helpful ideas. But I have also become more cautious and a bit scared. Probably too much info.
I just want to return to avast the safest way possible
Another question: Often many of you tell others to search for info. I have tried to use the search option but haven’t been able to use it successfully. Would you please give a short tutorial?
Thank you
igor0
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You can certainly download the installation package whenever you want. Until you install it, you don’t have to worry about any possible conflicts.
system
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as to search:
the key to success here is choosing the right keywords/ search terms
for your problem:
click “search” above, and enter
Norton uninstal
into the search field
this gives some hits, where you should find some general strong advice on your NORTON/avast issue & hints on how to properly and completely remove NORTON
(which can be done after downloading avast, but MUST be done pior to installing avast or any other AV)
P.S.: BEFORE you uninstall Norton, make sure that you have ALL Windowsupdates applied…!!
system
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Emma: I beleive the proper procedure would be:
- Down load avast! to desktop (or disc).
- Go offline
- uninstall All Norton and its components (other threads say how)
- install avast!
- go online and update avast!
If you had the Norton Suite then you also need to add Ad-AwareSE (or similar), Spybot S&D (or similar) and a firewall like ZoneAlarm (or similar) before you go back online. Other threads (especially the General and off-topic) cover these issues. Welcome back to the avast! fold.
Emma
The link in my signature will lead you to most of the things you need and then some.