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Malware & Trojan removel - HELP Please

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  • GunJack
    GunJack Posts: 11,932 Forumite
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    might I suggest replacing MSE with avira or avast (both available from filehippo.com) ??
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  • mercman1969
    mercman1969 Posts: 871 Forumite
    GunJack wrote: »
    might I suggest replacing MSE with avira or avast (both available from filehippo.com) ??

    My next question was going to be am i in need of reviewing my protection and what should i go for that will give me the best protection?

    I assume MSE is the microsoft virus protection

    What is avira or avast
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    mercman1969 wrote: »
    My next question was going to be am i in need of reviewing my protection and what should i go for that will give me the best protection?

    I assume MSE is the microsoft virus protection

    What is avira or avast
    AVIRA and AVAST are anti virus programs just like MSE but perform better

    and yes, MSE is by microsoft
    :idea:
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