I found out that AVG Free version isn't eliminating even trojan viruses. I only have this free version from protecting my system. Is it okay to install one more anti-virus software on top of this AVG Free version which is already installed and updated to the latest version?
I have the option of installing Norton Anti-virus 2005. Will it cause any problem since the two softwares may use the same source from the computer, if I install this one?
I would be very happy to consider your feedbacks and recommendations. Thanks.
2007-01-12 18:14:20 · 8 answers · asked by Mad Shah 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
you will be better protected with norton
amazes how many people on here push avg or avast but also see how little it detects things on here
you will need to uninstall avg
2007-01-12 21:03:36 · answer #1 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not recommended as they may conflict when scanning the same file. In rare cases because they conflicted while scanning an actual virus, the virus was passed. Other problems would be blue screen error or system instability.
Norton and mcaffe are ok. When i mean ok i mean they are the most popular thus the most targeted by viruses to be bypassed. Also, they don't have a transparent web shield. They stop most if not all of the viruses you DOWNLOAD but what about scripts inside your web browser. I had norton and mcaffe but they didn't stop viruses that executed themselves through my browsers.
I use AVast. Avast has a web shield. A script is contained within itself until i click on it......eliminiting these hidden scripts from interacting. Also, avast has a network shield........it scans the packets coming into the network card. the Home edition is free and the pro version's only difference is the web shield. Pm me for help;-)
2007-01-12 18:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by john_aka_bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do we start?
You can have twenty anti-virus programs installed if you like, but it's smart to only run one at a time. It's like having twenty rent-a-cops from different firms guarding your house. Eventually one of 'em's gonna shoot another one.
Here's the most important answer to your question: NEVER under any circumstance install a Norton product on your PC! Emphatic enough? I say this not from a bad experience or two. I say this from YEARS of personal and tech support experience. I would honest to God rather have a virus than Norton. Virii are (no lie) easier to get rid of than Norton, and (I'm not making this up) less damaging to your PC.
AVG sounds like a good program (that's only from what I hear), but I don't run any AV programs at all and haven't for years. I don't open odd-ball attachments from unknown senders, I use Firefox to browse the web instead of Internet Explorer and I (usually) stay away from the "underground" sort of websites (stuff like cracking and off-the-wall porn).
What you really need to worry about is adware/spyware. That's far more commonplace and destructive. Whole 'nother conversation though. E-mail if you like:
bladerunnerblues@gmail.com
2007-01-12 18:33:32 · answer #3 · answered by oklahoma_smith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use BitDefender 8 Free Edition as a second opinion on all my computers. It has no "active" or "email" scanning, so it WILL NOT conflict with your primary AV. Please note that "free version 8" is the ONLY VERSION of BitDefender that you can run with another AV. Other versions of BitDefender will cause conflicts.
Because of it's lack of "active" and "email" scanning, BitDefender 8 Free Edition SHOULD NOT be used as your primary AV.
BitDefender 8 is a rare exception to the rule when it comes to having 2 AV products on one machine. It can be done with others, but unless you have a good amount of knowledge about controlling startup items and services, I DO NOT recommend attempting it.
A download link, configuration and usage instruction for BitDefender 8 Free Edition can be found on my site at this link:
http://malwaremedic.suddenlaunch3.com/index.cgi?board=AV&action=display&num=1145355309
Best regards,
Windsor
P.S. And for the love of God, please DO NOT install Norton!!!
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2007-01-12 20:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by Windsor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Running 2 virus programs at once is a bad idea. I'd drop the zero and get with the hero.....Norton.
2007-01-12 18:30:03 · answer #5 · answered by Tony C and the Optical Gang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using specific virus removing tools, most security site have certain virus files you can get rid of. Here is list to try http://www.basicspywaretips.com/freevirusremovaltool.html
2007-01-12 18:50:50 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to uninstal one of them.. If you have a working version of Norton, that is all you need.
2007-01-12 18:20:37 · answer #7 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you can do it no problem. BUT, it will slow your system down if they both have real-time scanning on at the same time, so disable it on one of them.
2007-01-12 18:21:42 · answer #8 · answered by happyface_0 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋