Do I need to remove my existing anti-virus software before installing BT PC Security?

Yes. However, BT PC Security’s installer should automatically remove the following incompatible PC security software for you:

avast! 4 Professional Edition
AVG Anti-virus (Free and Paid)
AVG Internet Security 8.0
AVG Internet Security 8.5
Avira^® Premium Security Suite v8
BitDefender^® Internet Security 2008
BitDefender^® Internet Security v10
CA^© Anti-virus 2008+
CA^© Anti-virus Plus 2008+
CA^© Internet Security 2009
CA^© Internet Security Suite Plus 2008
EZ Anti-virus & YOP2.5 (Dashboard Only)
F-Secure^® Internet Security 2007
F-Secure^® Internet Security 2008
F-Secure^® Internet Security 2009
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009
Kaspersky Internet Security 7
Norton^™ 360 - Norton 360
Norton^™ Anti-virus 2006
Norton^™ Anti-virus 2007
Norton^™ Anti-virus 2008
Norton^™ Anti-virus 2009
Norton^™ Internet Security 2007
Norton^™ Internet Security 2008
Norton^™ Internet Security 2009
Norton^™ Personal Firewall 2006
Norton^™ Security Online 2006
Norton^™ Security Online 2007
Spybot^©^® 1.6
Trend Micro^™ Internet Security 2008
Trend Micro^™ Internet Security 2009
Trend Micro^™ PC Internet Security Suite 2007
YOP 2.0 & Dashboard (Norton^™ AV 2006 and Norton^™ FW 2006)

Note:

Uninstalling your old security software is your sole responsibility. Click here for guidance. If you encounter problems, please refer to the old software's guide or contact the previous supplier.

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