I have two anti-viruses NortonSystemWorks2005 & Quick Heal 2006.
Both of them have their own strengths. So, can i proceed to install both of them in same OS? Is there any harm in installing two popular
antiviruses in same OS?
2007-02-07 05:39:11 · 12 answers · asked by Naren_RocksU 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
When two antivirus programs start prowling around, all sorts of problems happen, ranging from program crashes to system lockups. Because these programs typically remain on all the time, they generally load as soon as Windows boots, which means if you install more than one antivirus application on your PC, both programs load automatically and lock up the system before there's a chance to troubleshoot. While it's not recommended to install multiple antivirus programs, you should however make sure you scan your computer with more than 1 spyware/adware programs as others tend to find things that the first one didn't. If you choose this solution you shouldn't however have them both starting up with windows as you will see longer start up times and slower browsing as all these programs are using a substantial amount of memory, you can use the msconfig utility to manage your start up applications.
2007-02-07 05:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by J91 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-29 14:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get a pop up while surfing the internet saying that your computer is infected with a X virus(x being random) you should know that its a scam. If you by any chance clicked on that pop up then there is a very high probability that your computer is now infected with either spyware or malware. First I need you to download some efficient software for your problem: -MalwareBytes Anti-Malware -SpyBot Search & Destroy Just download them do not try to install. Now follow these instructions: 1.Restart your computer and keep pressing f8 2. Select SAFE MODE from the list 3. Log into windows as administrator 4. Install MalwareBytes 5. After a successful installation please do a full scan with MalwareBytes program 6. After the successful removal of the virus install and run SpyBot as well to get rid of any spyware When your done just follow step 1 again and choose "NORMAL MODE" from the list. Please do not pursue any remote desktop help because in order to successfully remove the virus that you have requires steps that is not possible to take while being connected to a remote desktop.
2016-05-24 03:27:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never suggested to install multiple vendor AV software. The reason is that they more than likely will not be compatible with each other. Often they are calling on the same system monitoring functions/interceptors that monitor system events on the kernel level, in turn crashing or hanging the system.
2007-02-07 05:48:27 · answer #4 · answered by rewter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you try to install two anti viruse software in the same OS, you will come up with a messege ask you to delete one.
2007-02-07 05:44:00 · answer #5 · answered by Nilan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is no harm in installing two anti virus program as far as their performance is concerned...
But it not recommended because Norton will slow down your computer a lot... Installing another anti virus with your Norton will only slow it down more
2007-02-07 05:43:26 · answer #6 · answered by wicked_sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can and in fact I do have more than one. But you must be aware that in this case you can get false results.
2007-02-07 05:46:47 · answer #7 · answered by Elizabeth Howard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yessss u can do that but remember it may slow down your system performance, i suggest to stick to any one and keep it updated...
2007-02-07 05:48:24 · answer #8 · answered by pradeep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure ya can. be aware of conflicts if they run at the same time.
2007-02-07 06:52:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they will fight against each other, and give false reports.. Just use one..good luck..
2007-02-07 05:43:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋