Anti virus slowing down my computer

I install Windows 7 on my old XP Pc with Intel Pentium 4 1 GB of ram it works quickly without AntiVirus

Microsoft Security essential are too slow then removed

I'm a home user suggest a good anti virus

Now install the AVG Free version ok

It's free I should go with it or change

Hello

You can use a program free antivirus, however, most of the free anti-virus programs provide less security feature that can leave your computer vulnerable to attacks by malicious software.

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is designed to have a minimal impact on the performance of your PC.

Poor performance is usually caused by the presence of other software programs anti malicious or already installed anti-malware programs which do not uninstall correctly. MSE should not cause performance problems. If you had previously installed any third-party antivirus program, with the help of uninstall tool can solve the performance problem.

You can follow the steps in troubleshooting this article and check if it helps:

My PC runs slow after installing Microsoft Security Essentials

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/my-PC-runs-slowly-after-installing-Microsoft-Security-Essentials

Warning: When you remove Internet security programs, your PC is not protected. If you have problems to install Microsoft Security Essentials, after removing the existing Internet security programs, contact Microsoft Security Essentials immediately by submitting an online deal. For more information, see submit a pension case.

Also check out this link:

List of product anti-malware removal tools

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/MSE-protect_start/list-of-anti-malware-product-removal-tools/2bcb53f7-7ab4-4EF9-ab3a-6aebfa322f75

WARNING:

The tools provided by the links below are used at your own risk.  They are for informational use, and there is no guarantee of accuracy or correctness.  Read the instructions carefully on these pages of the manufacturer, as the uninstall can delete the license/registration or keys.  If you want to reinstall one of these products, you may need this information.

I hope this helps. If you need help with Windows, let us know and will be happy to help you.

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