Sissy,
 Excellent choices in my opinion, do not uninstall Norton until you download, so you are protected.
However, after installing Avast uninstall Norton, or disable it so as to not be running two virus programs at the same time.
HTH,
Hal Seabolt
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  Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 2:22 PM
  Subject: [PCSOFT] Virus & Firewall protection


  Thanks to everyone for their informative suggestions to my question in
  regard to virus protection and a firewall program. I'm seriously
  considering downloading ZoneAlarm and Avast for protection, instead of
  parting with another 60 plus dollars for Norton's protection.

  My question this time is: Do I uninstall Norton before I down load the
  other programs or can I download the free firewall and virus protection
  without first removing Norton?

  Thanks again for your much appreciated help!

  Sissy

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