I have been told if you download more than one free spyware that they both don't work as good as they should as one thinks the other will pick up on viruses and end up both not picking it up at all is this true.
2006-10-17 09:08:49 · 14 answers · asked by maorigirlinoz 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Yes you can have several spyware software on your computer. If one anti-spyware softwares finds something and stores it in it's "vault" the other spyware my find it in that software's "vault". That would be your only conflict, if you can even call it a conflict. Most spyware programs once you run them will tell you that there is another spyware program installed and may ask you to shut it down (if running). It's pretty simple and nothing to worry about.
I have 2 or 3 spyware programs on my computer and have no problems what so ever.
Good Luck!
:)
2006-10-17 09:13:35 · answer #1 · answered by Boodie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can download and install more than one spyware removal program. In fact, many people/businesses run multiple spyware removal programs at once. The most common combination is probably Ad-Aware and Spybote S&D. The hope is that one will pick up what the other doesn't.
2006-10-17 09:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by gilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can definetly download more than one spyware at a time
matter of fact, the more the better - no one spyware picks up ALL the bugs, viruses, trojan horses, ect.
some spywares are free downloads, some cost money.
here is a good free one - adaware -
two that cost money, but are good investments, are;
1) norton internet security
2)webroot spy sweeper
I use all three, and haven't ever felt more protected.
good luck
2006-10-17 09:23:58 · answer #3 · answered by corn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A spyware is bad and there is no reason why you would want to have more than one lol
However ANTI_Spyware software can cohabit. I personnaly use two at the same time. However the "quarantine" files of one program is being recognize as a potential threat by the other program but it's the only drawback that I noticed ( i use ad-aware and spybot search and destroy)
2006-10-17 09:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-19 21:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One might recognize the other as spyware, but you can usually override that.
That used to be a problem with running different virus scanners on the same box.
But YOU SHOULD be running more than one spyware scanner. Some will catch things others won't.
Also get a copy of HiJack This! for cleaning up moderate infections
2006-10-17 09:11:38 · answer #6 · answered by shinobisoulxxx 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not entirely. It is possible that some programs may think the other is spyware, but I have had 4 anti-spyware programs, (yahoo anti-spy, ad-aware, spy-bot, and Windows defender) and have had no issues.
The only thing I noticed was spybot had a warning, but just make sure you pay attention to them.
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2014-08-30 23:03:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because they wont know what the other program is for, just that it's another folder to look in while doing a scan.
2006-10-17 09:10:58 · answer #9 · answered by M1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about not working as good, but I have seen Ad-Aware and Spybot conflict with each other.
2006-10-17 09:10:00 · answer #10 · answered by EDCvod 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋