Anti-Virus Software

"tboldan" <tboldan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> Sorry about taggin along on this dated thread. I have the same questions.
> I
> am a novice with a new computer and vista premium.
>
> I want to know, if I never had any other operating sysstem or security
> protection software on this computer - is windows defender and firewall
> along
> with my ICP provider security sufficent protection. Should one consider
> paying for another full packaged security software and install on their
> PC?
>
> Currently, a trial version of Mcafee is installed on my computer. I have
> downloaded a free version of AVG antivirus. I have also, checked into
> Panda
> products?
>
> Can someone give me some direction?
>
>
> "JamesJ" wrote:
>
>> Hi. With Windows Vista Home Basic or Home Premium will
>> there be a need for a third party Anit-Virus software?


See the replies in the new post you made. FYI, in general it's not a good
idea to post a question onto another person's thread, unless it's a follow
up question to that person. Create a new thread, as you did latter, with
your issue.

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I have switched to AVG, but my computer (Vista) will not respond when I
attempt to uninstall McAfee. Suggestions would be appreciated.
David

"JamesJ" wrote:

> Thanks.
> Been staying away from Norton and McAfee.
> Currently using AVG.
>
> James
>
> "BChat" <BChat@nowhere.net> wrote in message
> news:eqtgr5xRHHA.5040@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >
> > "JamesJ" <jjy@Darwin_adelphia.net> wrote in message
> > news:%23hO0osxRHHA.4832@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > Hi. With Windows Vista Home Basic or Home Premium will
> > there be a need for a third party Anit-Virus software?
> >
> > Thank,
> > James
> >
> >
> > YES -
> > search this group and decide which one you want
> > IMO -
> > stay away from Norton and McAfee
> >
>
>
>

David wrote:
> I have switched to AVG, but my computer (Vista) will not respond when I
> attempt to uninstall McAfee. Suggestions would be appreciated.
> David
>

Personally I would format and reinstall Vista to get rid of McAfee
completely. Or check to see if you have a Restore Point created before
McAfee was installed. If you do you could use it to roll-back.

On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 03:31:02 -0700, David
<David@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote, by way of
<49B8C573-5C33-4663-AAC3-F3C13E07C77A@microsoft.com>, in
microsoft.public.windows.vista.security -->

>"JamesJ" wrote:
>
>> Thanks.
>> Been staying away from Norton and McAfee.
>> Currently using AVG.
>>
>> James
>>
>> "BChat" <BChat@nowhere.net> wrote in message
>> news:eqtgr5xRHHA.5040@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> >
>> > "JamesJ" <jjy@Darwin_adelphia.net> wrote in message
>> > news:%23hO0osxRHHA.4832@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> > Hi. With Windows Vista Home Basic or Home Premium will
>> > there be a need for a third party Anit-Virus software?
>> >
>> > Thank,
>> > James
>> >
>> >
>> > YES -
>> > search this group and decide which one you want
>> > IMO -
>> > stay away from Norton and McAfee
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>
>I have switched to AVG, but my computer (Vista) will not respond when I
>attempt to uninstall McAfee. Suggestions would be appreciated.

That's easy. NEVER install _anything_ which originates via McAfee
(original concoction, or aqquired). Even so far back as 1996 (and, quite
probably earlier, also), McAfee had an "attitude". I made up my mind,
back then, to never use anything "McAfee" again.

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Reboot to safemode and try to uninstall then.
"David" <David@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:49B8C573-5C33-4663-AAC3-F3C13E07C77A@microsoft.com...
>I have switched to AVG, but my computer (Vista) will not respond when I
> attempt to uninstall McAfee. Suggestions would be appreciated.
> David
>
> "JamesJ" wrote:
>
>> Thanks.
>> Been staying away from Norton and McAfee.
>> Currently using AVG.
>>
>> James
>>
>> "BChat" <BChat@nowhere.net> wrote in message
>> news:eqtgr5xRHHA.5040@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> >
>> > "JamesJ" <jjy@Darwin_adelphia.net> wrote in message
>> > news:%23hO0osxRHHA.4832@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> > Hi. With Windows Vista Home Basic or Home Premium will
>> > there be a need for a third party Anit-Virus software?
>> >
>> > Thank,
>> > James
>> >
>> >
>> > YES -
>> > search this group and decide which one you want
>> > IMO -
>> > stay away from Norton and McAfee
>> >
>>
>>
>>

TomLives2000 wrote:
> Reboot to safemode and try to uninstall then.

Does the Installer Service run in Safe Mode?

You should uninstall McAfee before installing any other AV product..

When uninstalling McAfee, start with the individual components first, and
finish up with McAfee security center..

http://ts.mcafeehelp.com/faq3.asp?docid=71525

"David" <David@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:49B8C573-5C33-4663-AAC3-F3C13E07C77A@microsoft.com...
>I have switched to AVG, but my computer (Vista) will not respond when I
> attempt to uninstall McAfee. Suggestions would be appreciated.
> David
>
> "JamesJ" wrote:
>
>> Thanks.
>> Been staying away from Norton and McAfee.
>> Currently using AVG.
>>
>> James
>>
>> "BChat" <BChat@nowhere.net> wrote in message
>> news:eqtgr5xRHHA.5040@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> >
>> > "JamesJ" <jjy@Darwin_adelphia.net> wrote in message
>> > news:%23hO0osxRHHA.4832@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> > Hi. With Windows Vista Home Basic or Home Premium will
>> > there be a need for a third party Anit-Virus software?
>> >
>> > Thank,
>> > James
>> >
>> >
>> > YES -
>> > search this group and decide which one you want
>> > IMO -
>> > stay away from Norton and McAfee
>> >
>>
>>
>>

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