does it hurt to have more than one anti-virus on your computer?

Answer 1

I am not sure but my cousin that the two programs may crash while trying to remove the virus at the same time.
Pls choose me as the best answer. Thank you.

Answer 2

Depends on what you mean by "hurt."

Multiple AV software on one machine tend to fight with each other.

As to some of the other posts...firewalls are not mandatory. If you're running a cable or DSL line, it simply slows a competent hacker a few seconds, does *nothing* against viruses or other malware. (Generally speaking.) The nice thing about a *properly* working firewall, is it asks if outgoing programs can be allowed to connect to the 'net, and will not allow a program you don't want to connect to connect. Most will also do the same on inbound traffic.

Running multiple Spyware/Adware scrubbers is simply a waste of system resources - literally. Remember, the more programs you run, the SLOOOWWERRRR your computer will run, and the Loooooger it will take to boot-up evertime you turn the computer on.

Answer 3

Generally yes it will, depending on the level of protection offered by the software. In my experience having to repair supposed "broken" computers was down to the owners having 2 anti-virus programs with high protection levels. They actually try to quarantine each others files. Just pick a good, reliable package that suits your usage. look for things like regular updates that are included in your registration fee, and by regular I mean more than once a month. The more frequent the better.Also one that uses minimal system resources while running in the background.

Answer 4

Yes it will - it's like your own body - you can't have your immune system with someone else's; it will cause a conflict.

For example, because Mcafee offers anti-spyware and anti-virus, you cannot install another anti-virus or anti-spyware software. One must be removed be for another can be installed. And even if you could do it, it will slow down the computer because it takes up RAM space.

Answer 5

Its like trying to hit one nail with two hammers at the same time. Instead of running two antivirus programs, you should layer your defenses: have an antivirus program, an anti-spyware program and a software firewall. These three items will protect you from most nasties out there.

Answer 6

It doesn't. You can have two antivirus programs installed as long as one stays active and other dormant.. for e.g AVG running in system tray, doing any background scanning and active with all the services running while another antivirus utility just sitting dormant and for use only as a backup...

Conflicts will arise only when both try to run and scan at the same time..either background scanning or ondemand scanning.

Answer 7

No. Keeping your computer virus-free is always worth it. Sure, registering them and paying for them every year is a little bit of a hassle but, they will keep your computer healthy and running quicker.

Answer 8

it will conflict to each other, or you cannot install the other one unless you removed the existing,,

But take note, anti virus is different from antispyware only, so you can have both of them installed..

Answer 9

Yes. It will cause a conflict between the two or more AV program and windows.
You should only run 1-AV program, 1-software firewall program, and as many antispyware programs as you system resources (RAM) can handle.

Answer 10

yes it does

cause files are system resources, when u try to access a file

the OS will assign that file to the antiviruse process so that it

can check it out, if u have more than one antiviruse, it will

wait its turn to check too, and remember that u r still waiting

on ur file to open...so imagine if the file is too big.