for that matter, is it OK to have multiple anty spy programs installed?... just curios...
2007-01-01 11:00:47 · 12 answers · asked by Dr NO 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Noooo!
It will crash ur windows.
Just have one antivirus and 1 firewall. Coz if u have multiple programs then it will crash ur windows.
Hasnain Mir Mohammed
2007-01-01 11:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by Hasnain Mir Mohammed 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it would be OK expecially if per say you are useing FREE Ones. Absolutly nothing will happen to your computer but run a little slower. Virus software as well as SpyWare software togeather will use resources.
With out knowing just what you have I would suggest that you download AVG Virus Software. You can get it here: http://www1.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-virus/lng/us/tpl/tpl01 They do have a FREE program as well as one that costs.
Benefits
Easy to use protection – install and forget
New program versions and updates, for free, throughout the license duration
Quality proven by all major antivirus certifications (VB100%, ICSA, West Coast Labs Checkmark)
24/7 technical support provided at no extra cost
Features
Improved virus detection based on better heuristics and NTFS data streams scanning
Smaller installation and update files
Improved user interface
Now for SpyWare Software. I see others always reccomending SpyBot and Distroy. This program has been around for a few years with no major up dades. it is FreeWare and that is just why the up dates are not there now. So, do your self a favor and over look this one.
This one rates among the tops today. http://www.ccleaner.com It does just aqs it states, it really cleans up the system. This also comes with a full REG cleaner as well.
Combine these two and you will be OK.
Hope all this has helped.
2007-01-01 19:20:11 · answer #2 · answered by TEX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two anti virus programs should never be running on the same system. They do not work well with one another and can do a great deal of damage to your system as well as NOT protecting you from an infection.
Anti spyware programs seem to be OK but I never allow them to be active at the same time. When I scan my system for spyware I run three different programs and I run them one at a time.
2007-01-01 19:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have two anti virus soft ware in your PC. but run one at a time to avoid software conflicts. Also, Install an anti spyware and scan the PC. I can give a few links that offer free spyware removers...! . Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2007-01-03 07:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good day. I suggest u dont cause spyware and antivirus programs takes up some memory resources to scan yur computer in the background so the more of these programs u have, slower the computer. I suggest AVG Antivirus and Windows Defender by Microsoft for Spyware. Laterz!
2007-01-01 19:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by The Honourable 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only ONE antivirus. They will conflict with each other and will eventually crash your computer so bad that you might have to reinstall Windows. You can have several anty spy applications installed on your pc, as not any of them will find everything.
2007-01-01 19:06:37 · answer #6 · answered by goldengreeke 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
having 2 anti-virus programs will cause conflict, should only have one
as for spyware yes you can have 2 but dont run them at same time
2007-01-01 19:22:22 · answer #7 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 active antivirus programmes will interfere with each other, and will likely actually miss a virus. As far as spyware goes, I use both AdAware and Spybot Search and Destroy.
2007-01-01 19:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
You should use 1 antivirus because it will slow your computer down and work against each other
2007-01-01 19:07:02 · answer #9 · answered by michael 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, its a very bad idea.
Anti-viruses don't play nice with each other. They each think the other is malware, and attempt to "kill" each other. What you end up with are two dead Anti-virals.
2007-01-01 19:04:55 · answer #10 · answered by Chip 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋