Problem with Avast update

[Welsh Joan]

Over Xmas I downloaded an update for free Avast. I have Windows 7 and IE11. Subsequently I was unable to access Internet Explorer. When this happened I realised that the update was the problem and did a system restore, and my IE came back.
I have looked on the web and it would seem lots have other people have this problem. I am thinking of uninstalling avast and installing ms essentials. My question is does ms essentials cover everything I need to keep my computer safe? and also is it easy to uninstall avast?
As you may gather I am not very computer savvy!
Thanks in advance for any advice
Joan

[Guest]

here is how to remove Avast,http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Softw...-75321984.html

I have MS Essentials and so far so good lots of us on here use it
here is the link to it http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/downl...s.aspx?id=5201

[Welsh Joan]

Thanks for those links, I will try later. I have to go out soon.
Joan

[grumpy]

Used MSE for three years and never had a problem. As far as I am aware it updates automatically so you never have to worry about updates. Am now using a new puta with Win 8.1 and I believe that MSE is not suitable for this system.

[Welsh Joan]

I managed to remove Avast by using the uninstall programme on the computer. I have now installed MSE and it is now running a full scan,
Thank you for your help.
Joan

[Guest]

great good luck