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The Help Desk => Computer Related Discussions & Questions => Topic started by: franksolich on June 24, 2014, 09:01:28 AM
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My AVG on this computer's scheduled to expire in 3 days, after which they want a ton of money.
While we were at our old home, CCleaner and Spybot were suggested to me.
Would one, or both together, provide as much protection as I'm getting from AVG?
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My AVG on this computer's scheduled to expire in 3 days, after which they want a ton of money.
While we were at our old home, CCleaner and Spybot were suggested to me.
Would one, or both together, provide as much protection as I'm getting from AVG?
Protection? ....what happened to the large 'monkey' wrench?
Just joking....I'm computer illiterate.
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CCleaner and Spybot are not firewalls.
I've been using the firewall that comes with Windows and Avast! for antivirus.
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CCleaner and Spybot are not firewalls.
I've been using the firewall that comes with Windows and Avast! for antivirus.
I was thinking that Microsoft Security Essentials provided comprehensive protection?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download
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I was thinking that Microsoft Security Essentials provided comprehensive protection?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download
It should. I've been using Windows Defender (I think that's what it's called).
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It should. I've been using Windows Defender (I think that's what it's called).
It seems like there are two programs called Windows Defender. It just depends on what OS version you are using.
This might help Frank
Q: Can I install Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows 8?
A: No.
"Windows 8 *already* has a full antivirus/antimalware product installed. Windows Defender on Windows 8 is more like MSE than like Windows Defender on older versions of Windows.
See: http://experts.windows.com/w/experts_wiki/163.aspx
Q: How is Microsoft Security Essentials different from Windows Defender (XP/Vista/7)?
A: Windows Defender on XP/Vista/7 detects and removes known spyware only. It is not designed to protect against the full breadth of malicious software, and specifically does not prevent viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malicious software from infecting your machine.
Q: Is Microsoft Security Essentials (XP/Vista/7)designed to replace Windows Defender?
A: No but if you are running Microsoft Security Essentials, you do not need to run Windows Defender. Microsoft Security Essentials is designed to disable Windows Defender in order to manage the PC’s real-time protection, including anti-virus, rootkits, Trojans and spyware.
Q: Does installing Microsoft Security Essentials (XP/Vista/7) disable Windows Defender?
A: Microsoft Security Essentials should disable Windows Defender on Vista and Windows 7 and uninstall it from XP. In some cases, this does not happen automatically.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/mse-protect_start/windows-defender-and-microsoft-security-essentials/5309cb8d-02e1-40e8-974f-0dcedb9ab9fd
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I was thinking that Microsoft Security Essentials provided comprehensive protection?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download
Okay, so I installed that; apparently download was successful as the computer shut down and restarted and all that, and there's a new icon on the taskbar in the lower right-hand corner.
I want to "uninstall" AVG, but can't find "uninstall."
Having this Microsoft thing, is it then necessary to also install CCleaner and Spybot, or can I forget about it?
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There should be an Add/Remove Programs option on the Control Panel. If you have a newer version of Windows, it's listed under Programs and Features.
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There should be an Add/Remove Programs option on the Control Panel. If you have a newer version of Windows, it's listed under Programs and Features.
Thank you, sir!
Done.
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Okay, so I installed that; apparently download was successful as the computer shut down and restarted and all that, and there's a new icon on the taskbar in the lower right-hand corner.
I want to "uninstall" AVG, but can't find "uninstall."
Having this Microsoft thing, is it then necessary to also install CCleaner and Spybot, or can I forget about it?
I have Spybot installed and run it once a week just in case.
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Avira has a pretty good free antivirus program to replace AVG. I use that and malwarebytes (I paid for the premium version, but the free version is great also), and spybot. I also run CCleaner and CleanUp! about once a week or so.
If I recall correctly, AVG is a bitch to uninstall, I think that you have to D/L and run a removal program from the AVG website in order to do it correctly.