Uninstall Norton before Download Avast?

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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Hi,
I’m new to Avast and Alwil. I currently have Norton SystemWorks 2003 and am due to renew. Instead, I want to download Avast 4 home, and replace the Norton.
I understand the need to uninstall the Norton before installing Avast, but I am reluctant to uninstall the Norton before downloading Avast. Last year, when I brought a new computer home and hooked up to DSL for the 1st time, before my firewall was finished downloading, I was deluged with spywares, trojans, etc. so that my computer became almost unworkable immediately. Several days later I found SpyBotSD and it fixed most of my troubles, tho’ some damage remains.
I want to avoid such trouble now, so I am reluctant to bare myself while preparing to switch over.

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This is easy to solve.

  1. download Avast
  2. disconnect from the net
  3. remove Norton
    http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2001092114452606
  4. reboot
  5. install avast
  6. reconnect
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:slight_smile: After I COMPLETELY uninstalled ( & other files, folders, &
registry entries ) Norton Antivirus 2004 and finished
downloading & installing Avast, I was surprised to find
NO detection of anything after running a “through” scan.
Since you now have a firewall & antispyware program(s)
in place, there is less chance of getting a virus, etc .
If you do, programs like Avast & Ewido can remove them .

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Great guys! thanks! These are the sort of answers I was seeking!