Uninstall required?

[Frank C]

Hello,
I want to purchase and install the Home edition of Spybot. I have the free 1.6.2 edition currently installed.
Must I un-install it before installing the Home Edition?
And, Will there be any conflict with Microsoft Security Essentials?
Thanks
Frank C

[Zenobia]

Yes,it's a good idea to uninstall Spybot 1.6.2 before you install the newer Spybot.

And, Will there be any conflict with Microsoft Security Essentials?

I see Microsoft Security Essentials has a real-time scanner,that is correct?In that case,since Spybot Home Edition has a real-time scanner also,then you should decide which real-time protection you would prefer to use,and disable the other one,to avoid conflicts.