[SOLVED] Two quick questions on the "two Anti-Virus products" subject

davies63 · 01-01-2009, 09:36 AM

Hi,

Currently, I have both Avast (v4.8 Home Edition) and AVG Free (v8.0.176) installed (and, yes, running) on my machine.

Everything I've read on this site has convinced me this isn't a good idea. I'm going to keep Avast so do I need to completely uninstall AVG or can I simply de-activate it?

I've also read that completely un-installing can sometimes be a little tricky for certain A/V products. Would this be the case with AVG?

One other thing - I've also got Spybot S+D (1.6.0.30) installed. Do I need to turn its 'teatimer' off and, if so, how?

Cheers,

Kim

tetonbob · 01-01-2009, 01:50 PM

Even having the drivers still installed, though you may disable parts of AVG, might still present potential for system conflict.

We would recommend a complete uninstall of AVG if your intent is to use Avast.

AVG should uninstall cleanly, but they also have a removal tool.

http://www.avg.com/download-tools

davies63 · 01-01-2009, 02:30 PM

Ok, many thanks.

The AVG site gives two remover options - 32- and 64-bit versions. How will I find out which to use?

And about the 'teamtimer' on Spybot? Any advice please?

Kim

tetonbob · 01-01-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davies63

Ok, many thanks.

The AVG site gives two remover options - 32- and 64-bit versions. How will I find out which to use?

Depends on if your OS is 32bit or 64bit, also, they say to use it only if Add or or Remove does not work.

Assuming Windows XP

If you don't already know, you're probably not using XP64, but you can download & run this tool to find out for sure.....http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...p_whichcpu.exe

And about the 'teamtimer' on Spybot? Any advice please?

TeaTimer should not cause conflict, but I personally find it annoying, and don't use it.

Kim

wolski888 · 01-01-2009, 08:06 PM

TeaTimer rocks, tetonbob!!

Sorry, I have to defend Spybot and its affiliates because they are great!!!

tetonbob · 01-01-2009, 08:07 PM

Matter of opinion and choice. I have nothing against the app, and I said it was my preference. I like Spybot's scanner just fine.

davies63 · 01-02-2009, 04:28 AM

Feedback:

- kellys-korner confirmed that my OS is 32bit
- Add/Remove Programs did (or, to my uneducated eyes at least, appeared to) successfully uninstall AVG
- I can't find out how to turn TeaTimer off anyway so, as you say that it shouldn't cause conflict, I'm going to just leave it as it is

Once again, thank you for your time and effort.

Kim

**koala** · 01-02-2009, 06:03 AM

If you change your mind about disabling Tea-Timer, or just want to experiment to see if it has any effect, open Spybot and click Tools in the left menu, then click Resident.

davies63 · 01-02-2009, 06:15 AM

Thanks for the help Koala. Turns out it's turned off anyway!

01-01-2009, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
davies63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: S.Wales, UK Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro, 2002, SP3, AMD Athlon XP 1700+, 1.47GHz, 480MB RAM	[SOLVED] Two quick questions on the "two Anti-Virus products" subject Hi, Currently, I have both Avast (v4.8 Home Edition) and AVG Free (v8.0.176) installed (and, yes, running) on my machine. Everything I've read on this site has convinced me this isn't a good idea. I'm going to keep Avast so do I need to completely uninstall AVG or can I simply de-activate it? I've also read that completely un-installing can sometimes be a little tricky for certain A/V products. Would this be the case with AVG? One other thing - I've also got Spybot S+D (1.6.0.30) installed. Do I need to turn its 'teatimer' off and, if so, how? Cheers, Kim Last edited by davies63; 01-01-2009 at 10:00 AM.

01-01-2009, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,543 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: Two quick questions on the "two Anti-Virus products" subject Even having the drivers still installed, though you may disable parts of AVG, might still present potential for system conflict. We would recommend a complete uninstall of AVG if your intent is to use Avast. AVG should uninstall cleanly, but they also have a removal tool. http://www.avg.com/download-tools __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009

01-01-2009, 02:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
davies63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: S.Wales, UK Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro, 2002, SP3, AMD Athlon XP 1700+, 1.47GHz, 480MB RAM	Re: Two quick questions on the "two Anti-Virus products" subject Ok, many thanks. The AVG site gives two remover options - 32- and 64-bit versions. How will I find out which to use? And about the 'teamtimer' on Spybot? Any advice please? Kim

01-01-2009, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
wolski888 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Guelph, ON, Canada Posts: 143 OS: XP Service Pack 2, Wiindows 2000	Re: Two quick questions on the "two Anti-Virus products" subject TeaTimer rocks, tetonbob!! Sorry, I have to defend Spybot and its affiliates because they are great!!!

01-01-2009, 08:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,543 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: Two quick questions on the "two Anti-Virus products" subject Matter of opinion and choice. I have nothing against the app, and I said it was my preference. I like Spybot's scanner just fine. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009

01-02-2009, 04:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
davies63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: S.Wales, UK Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro, 2002, SP3, AMD Athlon XP 1700+, 1.47GHz, 480MB RAM	Re: Two quick questions on the "two Anti-Virus products" subject Feedback: - kellys-korner confirmed that my OS is 32bit - Add/Remove Programs did (or, to my uneducated eyes at least, appeared to) successfully uninstall AVG - I can't find out how to turn TeaTimer off anyway so, as you say that it shouldn't cause conflict, I'm going to just leave it as it is Once again, thank you for your time and effort. Kim

01-02-2009, 06:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,326 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: [SOLVED] Two quick questions on the "two Anti-Virus products" subject If you change your mind about disabling Tea-Timer, or just want to experiment to see if it has any effect, open Spybot and click Tools in the left menu, then click Resident. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

01-02-2009, 06:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
davies63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: S.Wales, UK Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro, 2002, SP3, AMD Athlon XP 1700+, 1.47GHz, 480MB RAM	Re: [SOLVED] Two quick questions on the "two Anti-Virus products" subject Thanks for the help Koala. Turns out it's turned off anyway!