More than one Anti-virus programme at a time???

Question

I have an Anti-virus programme which came with my new PC. The programme tells me that I shouldn't load up another Anti-virus proramme to run in conjunction with the one already mentioned.... as it could cause the computer to not start up properly??? going on to tell me that having 2 Anti-virus programmes installed could cause conflict between either or both....However; I have been told (by friends) that it is indeed safe to use more than one Anti-virus programme as different programmes can deal with different virus's. What to do??? any light on the subject would be greatly appreciated, Thanks Guys.
If it's possible to use more than one Anti-virus programme, how many can I use at once. Is it possible there could be conflict??
I realise to some I may sound thick concerning computers! That's because I am I'm afraid. LOL :-)
Thanks for all your help & advice.

Answer 1

Greetings!
Companies like Smantec, and the likes are driving people to insanity.
You should not run two
anti virus programs not because they will conflict, but they won't stop a virus.
Everyone today confuses a virus with adware problems. The best virus and only virus protection in the world is YOU.
A virus is a program and as such must be opened. It can't mysteriously come onto your computer.

I have a multitude of MIcrosoft Credentials, listen to what I say.
Go to start/control panel and firewall. Make sure it is turned on.
Then disable any virus software you have. If for some reason you someday think you opend a program which would have an .exe or .scr or .vbs extension, then simply enable the software and see if it finds it. Then the software can remove it.

As for being afraid, you will learn in time. People who have the sophistication to build a virus, will not waste their time with you or me. They will use their talents trying to break into the CIA, Defence Dept and the likes. That is where the real challenge is .

Good Luck

Answer 2

Running more than one can have conflicts! To begin with, ANY anti virus software you use isnt going to protect your PC completely! There is no particular program that finds all viruses! Consider the fact that viruses are created newly on a weekly basis! Your software virus vendor wont find there is one for two months and then has to write software for it! Virus protection gives a user a false sense of security to begin with! Users feel invincible when they run anti virus software and then go to some stupid assed p2p site not knowing how the site works! I dont care what you have for anti viral protection! If you download chit from another users pc which is what you are doing, you WILL eventually download some malware! Its not a matter of if you will, its a matter of when! Its okay with me tho, I am the guy who cleans your PC when its all screwed up by its user! You get those files for free or so you think but you end up payin the pauper (in this case me) in the end! The best protection you can have is common sense!

Answer 3

I am not an expert but I have had issues running more than one antivirus program at a time and I have also been recommended not too. I am sure there are a few that are compatible with eachother but finding them could be an issue. You can run an antivirus program and a spyware blocker at the same time usually. You also do not have to use the antivirus program that came with your computer you could disable it and use one of high quality and of your choice. I use Nortons. It works. hope that is helpful

Answer 4

I used to run a free sample of Norton Antivirus, and when the trial ran out, I uninstalled Norton and ran the world's best antivirus in my opinion; AVG is completely free, and works better and faster than most other antiviruses. You shouldn't have more than one antivirus as it will cause a system conflict for resources and may render your computer useless. Run one single good program (like AVG etc.), and make sure it is kept updated.

Answer 5

you should never install more than one anti-virus even if it allows you to install two or more, but most probably it won't let you install more than one anti-virus at a time. and yes if you do manage to install it somehow, the computer would be more prone to crashing and might not boot up at all.
i had installed mcafee and norton at a time once and i had to call the engineer to format my computer because it wouldn't boot anymore.
the best solution to your problem is Trend Micro's anti-virus programs, the best one: PC-Cillin. i switched to pc-cillin from norton like three years ago and i have never had any problems since then whereas norton used to give me a bunch of problems, and yes the main problem was that it never did the job for which it was there -- norton sucks! pc-cillin is the solution to your problem.
no, i am not a promoter for trend micro's products, i am just another satisfied trend micro customer.

Answer 6

There are two sorts of program, one runs in the background and the other only scans when you ask it to.
You should only have one anti virus that runs in the background. You can add one that only runs on demand, Bitdefender is good.
You can have 3 or 4 anti spyware at the same time as long as you pick ones that don't conflict.

All the following programs are free for personal use;

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.

Also try Windows Defender from Microsoft.

And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
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 and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

Answer 7

You should use one of it... I recommend u NOD32 Anti-virus... it occupies less place... and it protects ur computer well from viruses...

NOD32 is an antivirus package made by the Slovak company Eset. Versions are available for Microsoft Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and other platforms. Remote administration tools for multiuser installations are also available at extra cost. NOD32 Enterprise Edition consists of NOD32 AntiVirus and NOD32 Remote Administrator. The NOD32 Remote Administrator program allows a network administrator to monitor anti-virus functions, push installations and upgrades to unprotected PCs on the network and update configuration files from a central location.

Awards
NOD32 is certified by ICSA Labs.[1] It has been tested 43 times by Virus Bulletin and has failed only 3 times, the lowest failure rate in their tests.[2] NOD32 is rated 9.5/10 by users on CNET.com [3].

Technical information
NOD32 consists of an on-demand scanner and four different real-time monitors. The on-demand scanner (somewhat confusingly referred to as NOD32) can be invoked by the scheduler or by the user. Each real-time monitor covers a different virus entry point:

AMON (Antivirus MONitor) - scans files as they are accessed by the system, preventing a virus from executing on the system.
DMON (Document MONitor) - scans Microsoft Office documents and files for macro viruses as they are opened and saved by Office applications.
EMON (E-mail MONitor) - scans incoming and outgoing mail using the MAPI interface (e.g. Microsoft Outlook / Microsoft Exchange)
IMON (Internet MONitor) - intercepts traffic on common protocols such as POP3 and HTTP to detect and intercept viruses before they are saved to disc.

Answer 8

the proper 3 loose AV classes are Avast, Avira, and AVG (depending upon the outcome of a range of of self sustaining testing labs). i lately reviewed the rankings of numerous self sustaining testing labs and placed that Kaspersky and BitDefender are both proper paid AV classes with those 2 swapping decrease back and forth contained in the proper 2 slots on different testing labs. that isn't to assert that they were appreciably extra efficient than some others, like Norton's. in many situations, the proper names are all interior 2 or 3 percentage factors contained in the testing effects.

Answer 9

I'm running two anti-virus programs it depends on computer.you may be running Norton now if your here on answers its like a thirty day free trial.

Answer 10

I think you should disable one of them (the weaker one) but you can still use as a scanning tool if you turn off real time protection (usaully under options or tools)
on the one you don't want to run.

good luck