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Installing Anti-Virus software

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Bathsheba Sun 15-Sep-19 09:55:58

I want to change my AV software, which is due to expire in a few days. Should I uninstall my old software before installing the new one, or after? I mean, would the old software files compromise the new installation or not? Any advice welcome.

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B9exchange Sun 15-Sep-19 12:39:59

You can switch off the old one, install the new one, and then remove your old one?

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humptydumpty Sun 15-Sep-19 12:42:38

Bathsheba what operating system are you using? Windows 10 comes with built-in and good AV protection...

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fizzers Sun 15-Sep-19 12:58:36

remove the old one, Windows 10 built in AV protection is pretty good and you shouldn't need anything else, let alone a paid for AV software

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Bathsheba Sun 15-Sep-19 17:36:28

I'm still on Windows 8, have been using McAfee (paid for) but their renewal price is ridiculous, so I'm going to change to a free one, probably Avira.

Thanks for your input - I'll probably uninstall the McAfee first.

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