Using With Other Programs

[grog4444]

I'm getting ready to get rid of AVG free because the new 8.0 version likes to bog down my computer.
I had no trouble running the following programs with AVG: Trojan Hunter, Super Anti Spyware, Link Scanner and Spywareblaster.
Will I be able to run those other programs safely and without conflict with AVAST?
I also use the Firefox browser, Thunderbird for emails and Windows XP with service pack 2.

[Bluesman]

I'm getting ready to get rid of AVG free because the new 8.0 version likes to bog down my computer.
I had no trouble running the following programs with AVG: Trojan Hunter, Super Anti Spyware, Link Scanner and Spywareblaster.
Will I be able to run those other programs safely and without conflict with AVAST?
I also use the Firefox browser, Thunderbird for emails and Windows XP with service pack 2.

Welcome to the forum!

I'm using Super AntiSpyware, Spywareblaster, Firefox and Thunderbird of the programs you mention, and they work just fine with avast!

[DavidR]

I think you will have no problem with those programs, I'm using some of them (see my signature).

Just ensure that you uninstall AVG, reboot, before installing avast.

Welcome to the forums.

[wyrmrider]

AVG introduced a stand alone uninstaller in july
be sure to run the avg uninstaller to pre4vent problems with any other AV, your internet connection, etc

[DavidR]

AVG Remover, download tool from here, http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-tools there is a 32bit and 64 bit windows version, ensure you use the correct one.

Run after normal add remove programs uninstall.

[PapaSmurf]

As a new member of the avast! family, I thought I would include my signature as well.
I have all of those items listed running, plus I also use CCleaner and Revo uninstaller.
I have not had any issues with any of them. 

[Lisandro]

PapaSmurf, why aren't you running XP SP3?

[grog4444]

AVG Remover, download tool from here, http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-tools there is a 32bit and 64 bit windows version, ensure you use the correct one.

Run after normal add remove programs uninstall.

This may seem like a dumb question but how do I find out if I need the32bit or 64bit?

[FreewheelinFrank]

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218

[PapaSmurf]

PapaSmurf, why aren't you running XP SP3?

Simple really,
It was horrible when it first hit, did not get much better, and any added security
I take care of by other means. As far as system updates, not so much, and nothing that
I need.
While I am a believer in keeping a system up to date, I do not just follow blindly into
the Microsoft abyss. I am also a believer in reading before doing.  

[sandeep108]

I updated both my home PCs to SP3 and have had no problems. In fact felt a bit faster, not slower. I do not think it is a matter of jumping into MS abyss - IMO keeping computers unpatched lead to security risks for others as well. I do suggest you update.

[alanrf]

Not one of the folks I support or I have had any problems with updating to XP SP3.

[CharleyO]

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Not one of the folks I support or I have had any problems with updating to XP SP3.

Same here ... no problems.

By The Way, Grogg4444 also only has SP2.


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[Lisandro]

I updated both my home PCs to SP3 and have had no problems. In fact felt a bit faster, not slower.

Me too... I've updated 10 to 12 computers to SP3 without problems...