I have AVG Anti-virus + Driver Updater and Secure VPN all AVG, Do I need all that stuff on my computer. AVG is getting pretty pricey.Thanks for any help,PAL
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Pros and cons of AVG
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Posted 06 May 2023 - 11:58 AM
Remove and use free windows defender.
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Posted 06 May 2023 - 12:40 PM
What operating system are you running PAL21 ?
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Posted 06 May 2023 - 02:12 PM
It's Microsoft 10, the computer is about 10 years old, just about time to buy a new one.
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Posted 06 May 2023 - 03:26 PM
Yeah windows defender is fine
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Posted 07 May 2023 - 04:29 AM
See my canned info below PAL21;
Windows 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 come with an improved Windows Defender, it offers the same real-time anti-virus/anti-malware protection as Microsoft Security Essentials. Windows Defender also shares the same malware signature definitions as Microsoft Security Essentials, and Forefront Endpoint Protection. Technically, Microsoft Security Essentials has not been renamed Windows Defender, or combined with it in Windows 8, 8.1, 10 and 11.
If any AV product that you have is a paid for version you should always make sure that you have a copy of the product key kept somewhere safe just in case you ever wish to reinstall it.
How to uninstall AVG here
Once any other AV has been correctly uninstalled, check to see if Windows Defender has auto enabled and allow it to update and carry out a full scan of your computer.
Once done, restart, test by using the computer as you normally would, post back with an update when you are ready.
Edited by PhillPower2, 07 May 2023 - 04:30 AM.
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Posted 10 May 2023 - 03:45 AM
You are welcome but how are things going with this PAL21
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Posted 11 May 2023 - 10:35 AM
Unfortunately,our email provider is getting rid of their service and we have to set up new accounts. I do have a question though,this morning we had updates for windows 10 and it stated that we can't send out any emails until tomorrow, why is that. I'm glad I don't work from home.
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Posted 11 May 2023 - 11:04 AM
@PAL21, your email thread is here:Unfortunately,our email provider is getting rid of their service and we have to set up new accounts. I do have a question though,this morning we had updates for windows 10 and it stated that we can't send out any emails until tomorrow, why is that. I'm glad I don't work from home.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/785110/email-problems-on-microsoft-10-email-account/
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