I have used Dell computers since the late 90s and have never seen where changing antivirus programs voids their warranty.
They might whine about a registry cleaner but that would not void their warranty as you can always use their restore disc as a last resort. They now use McAfee instead of Norton. Even so I replace McAfee with my AVG but back in the days of Norton that was always the first thing I took off my computer. He is wise who gives that which he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose. _____ George A Martinez CPA, PC 12231 North 50th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85304-2215 Voice 602.368.8854 FAX 206.666.2589 Email <mailto:%[email protected]> [email protected] From: Baracco, Andrew W [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 9:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: A new computer question It could violate the warranty for your system. Andy From: Duyahn Walker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2014 12:24 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: A new computer question No. To answer your question. When I got my first and only store bought desktop, it had Nortan on it. I uninstalled it and ran an anti-virus that was accessible. There is a free program you can get called, Revo. It is very accessible and it will go through the system registry so you don't have to. Just do the advanced uninstall, press next, and just follow the prompts. You can get the program from, http://ninite.com You can also get other programs from there such as Winamp if needed. HTH Duyahn ----- Original Message ----- From: Walt Cone <mailto:[email protected]> To: info GW <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2014 2:16 PM Subject: A new computer question Hi all, I am getting a new computer because my old one has died. I am getting a 15 inch del laptop and just found out it has Maccafee antivirus and security installed. I don't believe it is accessible as far as the firewall is concerned. Does anyone know if I can remove it and if I do will it violate the warranty on the computer. Also if I remove it is there an accessible way. The last time I did it I needed sighted help because the removal tool was not accessible. Thank you all in advance, Walt nt from my IPhone ----Walt Cone Sent from my iphone--- If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv.
