Just Be Carefull Only.
2007-07-29 00:42:59 · 17 answers · asked by ronil b 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes it's okay to have several anti-spyware programs. the more, the better.
The rule is
1 anti-virus
1 firewall
as many anti-spyware as you want or can update & run
2007-07-29 00:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by Gary 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I know you've had many answers, some of them conflicting, but my experience over the years is: definitely one only Anti-virus program, 1 firewall, but most definitely more than one antispyware because I haven't found one yet that does the job.
2007-08-01 07:32:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not adviseable to have multiple AntiSpyware products:( This can terriblely slow down your computer:( One or two good AntiSpyware products are good enough. The other way is to use online virus scan when you have AntiSpyware products. Some online virus scan is quite superior:)
You may try Panda Software online virus scan:)
2007-07-29 08:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by kyochan19792002 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Most anti spyware programs can run side by side. but if they ave real time protection some will conflict with each other if they both detact it at the same time.
best things to do is enable just one programs real time protection and use the other to scan my hand. you can then scan your system every week or 2 and see if there is any the primary scanner missed
2007-07-29 07:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by apcyberax 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You bet it is! The more the merrier. I keep 5 of them of my comp:
Spybot S&D
Ad-Aware 2007
Webroot Spy Sweeper
Windows Defender
HijackThis
And all of that along with Norton Internet Security. lol, I know that probably sounds like overkill, but I always like to be super careful with my computers. :)
2007-07-29 07:46:52 · answer #5 · answered by John 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yea the three best one's to use at same time are Avg, Spybot, Adaware i tell you now ronni your system will not freeze slowdown try them and see for yourself then email me with your thought's cheers.
2007-07-30 13:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can - if in doubt run these three together
Spybot (update and immunize!)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/
Spywareblaster (update and enable protection)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_spywareblaster/
Active Security Monitor (monitors your system for vulnerabilities)
http://safety.aol.com/isc/ActiveSecurity/
again all are free
2007-07-29 08:00:31 · answer #7 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
as long as the onguard portion of the a/s is not on you can have as many as you like.
in other words dont keep but one running on the computer. or shut down all online guards and just run manual scans at separate times.
2007-07-29 07:45:30 · answer #8 · answered by Cyber-Medic 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes, you can have as many as you want. I suggest to get the free AD-AWARE2007 from http://www.lavasoft.com =]
2007-07-29 10:08:56 · answer #9 · answered by Laurence B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no not a good idea, just find one good one. because if you have more then one on your computer they try and over ride eachother and make your PC frezz up and then you will have to have pay an computer expert to fix it and cost you heaps of money.
2007-07-29 07:45:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋