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Disabling the one how?

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kumarn_2004 Original post #1
Nov 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Hi Guys,

It relates to Windows XP Home Edition. I have got AVAST FREE ANTI VIRUS(VERSION 6.0.1289).You know there should not be two Anti-virus on the same system. I want to install and check another Internet security anti-virus software.Then,how to install the new one and CHECK IT without uninstalling the AVAST FREE ANTIVIRUS(VERSION 6.0.1289).
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2
Nov 7, 2011 at 5:32 PM
^^type services.msc in Run dialogue box and disable each & every service related to avast antivirus..
& then install new antivirus...after the job is done the enable the services of avast in a same manner.
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #3
Nov 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM
alternately op can try msconfig also
meetdilip
meetdilip #4
Nov 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Which one are you going to try ? Me too using Avast for around 2 years now. It is as good as any other antivirus.

In system tray (near clock), right click on Avast icon (Orange one) > Avast Shields Control > Disable Shields Permanently

You can now try other antivirus without any problem. Do remember to turn it ON after uninstalling the test product.
d6bmg
d6bmg #6
Nov 7, 2011 at 10:29 PM
^^ Good choice. NVM, but best will be kaspersky internet security.
meetdilip
meetdilip #7
Nov 8, 2011 at 7:30 AM
BIS is good. Tried myself. But if you are planning to get an illegal copy, I would recommend stick with Avast Free or try Avira Free with a good firewall. Cracks undermine the very idea of using an antivirus.
d6bmg
d6bmg #8
Nov 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Or Microsoft Security Essentials if you have original Windows system.