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What security software do I need on my laptop?

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  • gaming_guy
    gaming_guy Posts: 6,128 Forumite
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    Remove AVG before - from the control panel, then use the 32bit removal tool from here
  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    martindow wrote: »
    I've been reading this thread and have decided to change from AVG to MSE.

    When downloading MSE it suggests uninstalling current virus programs. Is this wise or essential? Can I disregard the message and remove AVG after MSE is in place?
    Hi Martin, as you can gather;) I have nothing against MSE but my preference is still with Avast. Just awesome IMO :cool: .
  • rmg1
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    busenbust wrote: »
    Hi Martin, as you can gather;) I have nothing against MSE but my preference is still with Avast. Just awesome IMO :cool: .

    Can't get on with the interface on that (maybe it's just me), but I find Avira much more friendly.
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  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    busenbust wrote: »
    Hi Martin, as you can gather;) I have nothing against MSE but my preference is still with Avast. Just awesome IMO :cool: .
    rmg1 wrote: »
    Can't get on with the interface on that (maybe it's just me), but I find Avira much more friendly.
    It's often been criticized for that weakness I agree; personally, it never bothered me and the new interface in Version 5 puts paid to any weakness (relative to) IMO :cool: .
  • rmg1
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    Can you point me to any screenshots of the new interface?
    I remember the old being that grey thing with all the roll-out side bits.
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  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
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    And plenty more here ;)
  • luci
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    I have Avast on both the desktop and laptop and really like it, once I got used to the interface. I didn't like it to start with, but persevered.

    I like that Avast actually "tells you" when it has updated with sound. I have MSE on the netbook and don't like that it only seems to update before you schedule a scan. I'd rather it updated daily and scanned weekly.
  • luci
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    Oh, I haven't been notified that there is a new version of Avast? Will have to update.
  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    luci wrote: »
    Oh, I haven't been notified that there is a new version of Avast? Will have to update.
    I think you know where I stand; I would ;) .
  • rmg1
    rmg1 Posts: 3,159 Forumite
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    busenbust: Thanks. Think I'll download it and give it another try. Is the Avira uninstaller OK on it's own or do I need something special?
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