I have trend micro(free) and i have downloaded bitdefender from torrentspy.I do not want to uninstall trendmicro office scan as it is very small and consumes very less memory.Yet i want to try out bitdefender.What shall i do?
2007-01-07 21:39:39 · 9 answers · asked by a guy from nowhere 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
No there is no harm or conflicts as such, u can very well use two or 3 antiviruses at same time but only thing is the system performance , ur system performance will go down when u install more anti virus softwares
2007-01-07 21:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by amiT jaiN 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm surprised it even let you install two programs. Usually, when that happens, the new one yells at you, telling you to uninstall the old one before continuing.
Two or more AV programs can certainly cause a system to crash, and if it doesn't, will more than likely slow it down. Your system is probably very unsecure, since the AV programs will mostly be preoccupied by each other, and may not to detect new threats (given either has an active shield).
2007-01-08 06:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by amg503 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe having more than 1 AV will only make them crash and come up with errors you dont have, or they will find each other as viruses.
So you know though, BitDefender has been in the top 3 AV's for a few years now, I use it and have never ever had a problem.
Make it your only one!
:-p
2007-01-08 05:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by tarquin76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't run any AV, as I run *BSD/Macs and GNU/Linux PCs upto 50X faster. All the Virus are "114,000 Felon Microsoft Virus Definitions".
If you don't do Microsoft, virus free!
If you do Microsoft, run the hardware router with firewall, PLUS, AVG (Free, if you can read instructions), the crapcleaner, Spybot S&D, Lavasoft Adaware, and Shootthemessenger!
Or, http://pclinuxos.com with it's FREE 5500 games, programs, science suites, Office Suites...more...
2007-01-08 05:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.
besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
download firefox for free, Just have a try:
http://www.toolforyou.net/firefox/
Good Luck, Merry Xmas !!!
2007-01-08 11:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by security.geek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will just see each other as viruses and you will experience system instability which is not good for your computer.. another thing is it will take a lot of your memory up which means less memory to run programs and games... if i where you I'd choose the one you like most and delete the other one
2007-01-08 05:48:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
having two anti-virus programs on your pc will cause conflict and can possibly cause a crash (so i hear)
you would have to disable trend micro
personally i would of put a second one on the pc
2007-01-08 05:43:49 · answer #7 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told if u had 2 virus scans, it would counteract each other and shut down the machine.. I don't know.. that's what a pro told me..
2007-01-08 05:41:58 · answer #8 · answered by chilover 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it cause crash and your computer start very slow,
never 2 av don't install, because fix them after install is very hard and you must reinstall windows.
2007-01-08 07:35:56 · answer #9 · answered by babbi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋