My anti virus expired, do I need to uninstall the old before installing the new?
2006-09-21 14:26:09 · 11 answers · asked by ?Shannan? 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes,you do . Having two anti-virus on the computer can cause conflicts. The same thing applies to having more then one firewall. Good luck!
2006-09-21 14:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Download AVG [save] (the link below) and disconnect from the Internet. Uninstall your anti virus and run AVG. Restart your computer (connect to the Internet and follow the instructions). It is FREE and recommended more the pay antivirus programs. Last count 9,800,000 people are using it. PLS contact me with any questions.
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
2006-09-21 21:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by golden_retriever4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some of these:
Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Malware, Dialers, Popups:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
http://www.download.com/Bazooka-Adware-and-Spyware-Scanner/3000-8022-10247782.html
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sgdownload.html
http://www.safer-networking.org/
http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10379544.html
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/download/
Online Scanners:
http://www.webroot.com/consumer/products/spysweeper/freescan.html?
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php
http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/
Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Malware, Dialers, Popups List:
http://www.softpedia.com/catList/104
http://www.download.com/Adware-Spyware-Removal/3150-8022_4-0.html?tag=dir
Antivirus:
http://www.grisoft.com/
http://www.avast.com/
http://www.free-av.com/
Antivirus Lists:
http://www.softpedia.com/catList/1
http://www.download.com/Antivirus/3150-2239_4-0.html?tag=dir
Firewall:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=staticcomp_za
Firewall Lists:
http://www.softpedia.com/catList/97
http://www.download.com/Firewalls/3150-10435_4-0.html?tag=dir
IP Blocker:
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/peerguardian/pg2-050918-nt.exe?download
Browser:
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
Email, News, RSS:
http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/
System Cleaner:
http://www.ccleaner.com/
System Cleaning List:
http://www.softpedia.com/catList/98
System Info:
http://www.softpedia.com/catList/92
2006-09-22 02:46:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Renew the old one. If its Norton, get a new one. I have some test viruses in a file, and Norton didn't pick it up, while mcaffe and computer associates did. Computer associates is a anti virus program, not people.
2006-09-21 21:29:47 · answer #4 · answered by I run with scissors 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good day. Just update d definitions. Some virus scanners may ask u to pay. Go here: www.grisoft.com/
It is called AVG Antivirus. Just d basic antivirus. it is free and updates everyday. Laterz
2006-09-21 21:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by The Honourable 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes buy windows live oncare a lot easier to use and never expires also it keeps up to date so the latest viruses will never get past you computer security.
2006-09-21 21:28:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes..unistall the old one..then install antivir free edition. It is the best.
2006-09-21 21:29:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, u should.
But try to get a pro or unlimited one. Serial key is not a big deal.
2006-09-21 21:29:16 · answer #8 · answered by R A 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your renewing your subscription, then no...if your going to install another antivirus program, then yes
2006-09-21 22:52:50 · answer #9 · answered by dj27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's probably a good idea.
2006-09-21 21:27:53 · answer #10 · answered by ManOfTheHour 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋