Will My Malware Transfer to a New Laptop if I Use the Same Email?
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TechSavvyFox57
I've been dealing with AVG Antivirus on my Windows 11 laptop for a while, and I've recently realized that it might actually be malware. This software has also installed some unwanted programs like CCleaner 7 and a VPN. Even though I've used the same email on my current laptop and have linked devices like my phone, none of them have shown any signs of these viruses. I'm getting a new laptop soon, and I'm worried that if I log in with the same email, the malware might transfer. Will I be safe if I switch to a new laptop?
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If you're worried about the malware transferring, using the same email shouldn’t carry the malware to your new laptop. However, you'll definitely want to make sure you remove AVG from your old device before you log in anywhere new. I recommend using a tool like Revo Uninstaller to thoroughly remove AVG and any leftover files or registries that might cause issues.
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