novice needs answers

[reidycat]

Hi, am novice and have downloaded avast, everything is fine. do i have to do anything else? eg settings n stuff. will it just do its job? will it inform of any infections n removal of them? sorry if i sound dim. thanks in anticipation.

[Spiritsongs]

   Hi :

 First off, what was the previous antivirus program you were using and what
 steps did you use to "remove" it from your computer ?

 To get better acquainted with Avast, you should read our "FAQs" at
 www.avast.com/eng/faq-avast-4-home-professional.html .

 As to Settings, would be wise to RIGHT-click the "a" icon, then click
 "Program Settings" and go through each menu "Item", making your Choices;
  especially do each of the "Update" Menus .

[Lisandro]

You're asking twice the same, doubling the effort of help.
Follow http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=35067

[reidycat]

my previous av was symantec corporate edition-crap. i used the uninstall link from one of your posts. it has definitely gone.

[rassel]

do i have to do anything else? eg settings n stuff. will it just do its job? will it inform of any infections n removal of them?

1.Avast will inform you if there's new updates and others...
2.Yes avast will inform/warn you if there's false positive or virus.

[reidycat]

Thanks very much. this a wonderful site, very helpful, cheers

[rassel]

Welcome but dont be a double poster or named as a spammer.

[reidycat]

ok, sorry didn't realise