i have a copy of panda platinum anti-virus 2005 which i got with my computer in the software bundle
i have only decided to use it now so i have a few questions i would like answered
1.as it is a year old(but unused),will there be any problems with registration,because it is a 2005 edition
2.as it has a firewall on it,do i have to disable my one in sp2,or can i run both
3.will the spyware apts conflict with any of my existing programs(spybot,adaware-se)
4.i have 12 months free services with the disc,will they start from the day i install it?
i also have a copy of norton anti-virus that came with the motherboard chipset drivers disc,so can i put this on my second machine when my existing subscription runs out
anyone used panda before,i would be glad of any feedback
thank you
2006-06-15 07:56:57 · 4 answers · asked by brianthesnail123 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
1. As long as you have an activation code with the CD you will be able to register it
2. When installed it will disable your Windows XP firewall for you
3. Yes ... you will want to run Panda by itself to avoid conflictions
4. Yes from the day you register is when you subscription will start
5. Not only do I use it I am a Level 2 technician at Panda Software US
2006-06-17 00:30:51 · answer #1 · answered by ePCdoctor 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-24 15:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One, it should be fine as long as you update the definitions. Two, do not run two firewalls at the same time. You will have to grant a programs permission to access the network twice. Also, firewalls may interfere with each other but that is usually not the case, running two at the same time just creates a hassle when you have to set permissions twice. Run the panda firewall.
Three, spyware apps will not bother it so continue using them. Four, yes, the free services should be valid one year from the day you start using it. And, sure, why not put Norton on your second machine.
But know that I prefer using AVG, http://free.grisoft.com/ which is completely free for home users.
2006-06-15 08:06:24 · answer #3 · answered by conradj213 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use something just because you have it; use whats best. And there are better programs than Panda.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall or
http://www.kerio.com Kerio firewall
Avast Antivirus
http://www.avast.com
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to
I.E.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
http://www.ewido.net Ewido anti trojan
Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
2006-06-15 08:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋