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What Should I Do To Switch Antivirus Software Programs ?
If you're ready to replace your current Antivirus Software or Internet Security Suite with a different one, you might be wondering what steps you should go through to make it as painless as possible.
If switching to a new antivirus software is something you want to do,
then switching to a new antivirus software is something you should do.
Don't allow uncertainty to stop you from accomplishing your goal.
The outline below is to help alleviate any apprehension you may have, even if you are fairly comfortable with computers.
One of the first things to consider is time.
Things will tend to go more smoothly if your not trying to hurry.
If you don't think you have the time to do this right now,
Bookmark This Page and come back when you do.
There are basically two things you will being doing.
The first is removing your existing antivirus software program and the second is installing a new antivirus software program or suite.
Before you do either of these, you'll want to clean up your computer a bit. Cleaning up your temporary internet files and cookies should help with the downloading process.
Antivirus software program downloads are pretty large files and if you clean up some of the junk that has probably accumulated on your computer, these files should download a little faster.
That said, Let's get started:
Run Disk Cleanup
Click your Start button.
Mouse over All Programs, Accessories, System Tools.
Click Disk Cleanup.
Select the drive you want to clean up. (Typically C:)
Click OK.
Wait for your drive to be analyzed.
Check all of the boxes to include all actions.
Click OK.
Depending on when you last ran this, it might take a while.
Don't cancel it. Let it do its job.
Delete Cookies From Your Browsing History
From Windows Internet Explorer, Click Tools On The Menu Bar.
Click Internet Options.
On The General Tab Under Browsing History, Click Delete.
Click Delete Cookies.
Click YES.
Close The Delete Browsing History Window.
Click OK On The Internet Options Window.
Download the Antivirus Software You Are Switching To
(If you're Undecided, Try CA Anti-Virus 2008)
Don't Forget To Use Your Coupon Codes.
Click Save To Disk.
Save The Download To A Familiar File. (My Documents, etc.)
(Be Patient. These downloads can take a while.)
Uninstall Your Existing Antivirus Software Installation
(Disable Your Antivirus Software From Its Control Panel)
Click Your Start Button.
Click Control Panel.
Double Click Add or Remove Programs.
Locate Your Antivirus Software On The List.
Click Remove.
You may be able to Uninstall Your Antivirus Software or Internet Security Suite by clicking the uninstall link on your Programs Menu if one was created when the software was originally installed.
Uninstall The Rest Of Your Existing Antivirus Software
If your existing antivirus software is a little stubborn and doesn't want to leave, you may need an AntiVirus Removal Tool.
McAfee Antivirus Removal
Norton Antivirus Removal
Install Your New Antivirus Software
Remember That Familiar File? (My Documents, etc.)
Double Click The Installation File (application or .exe).
Click Run And Follow Any Prompts.
This basic outline will get most users through to the desired result of switching from one antivirus software to a another, however, it simply can't be exact for everyone due to the infinite number of hardware, software, and operating systems configurations.
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