Dragonfly
Nov 14 2005, 03:41 AM
| | 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?
Do you recommend that I should uninstall first the existing software and install the new one?
Will Norton Anti-virus 2005 be more effective than AVG Free version (latest)?
I would be very happy to consider your feedbacks and recommendations. Thanks. |
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moogie
Nov 14 2005, 03:51 AM
If you're running a Microsoft operating system, Microsft recommends that you only have one anti-virus installed. I use Norton and am really happy with. Of course, it's important to keep the DAT files up-to-date to make sure that you're protected regardless of which anti-virus you use.
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jlhaslip
Nov 14 2005, 04:13 AM
Do just like the lady says... One at a time and she prefers Norton. I don't know that there is a single program that will catch everything. The best approach is a proactive one. Secure your machine with anti-virus and a firewall. (hardware via a router and software, also) Also, consider that in case something does get in to your system, have the neccesary disks available to restore critical software and data. No system is bullet proof, but taking precautions like: only surf where you know it is safe, download only if and what you have to, do not open emails before scanning them, and only open them if you can identify the source. Insure against attacks by blocking all access that is deemed un-neccesary. There are scripts to check how secure you are. I'll post one on the forum later. As soon as I can find it. I have it somewhere, but can't place it right now.
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mayank
Nov 14 2005, 06:02 AM
Ok I would like to add few things over here. You can safely install Norton Antivirus and AVG antivirus...they wont conflict in between...but it is not possible with other antiviruses.(I'm saying this because I've tried it once on my computer and they ran without any problems on my PC) But If you face any difficulties then you'll need to uninstall both of them and then reinstall the one you want. There is no harm in trying things...and if both of them run successfully...then you'll be having double protection. 
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rvalkass
Nov 14 2005, 07:00 AM
I am currently running Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Anti Virus, McAfee Managed Virus Scan and the Microsoft XP SP2 Firewall. They are all running fine and in harmony with eachother. Each one detects the others and asks which one should be the 'first line of defence' so to speak. As long as you set them all the same it will work fine. For example, Norton should be first to detect a virus (on my setup) followed by McAfee if Norton fails. Norton generally release updates quicker than AVG so it is technically more secure as long as you download updates frequently enough. I also think that Norton is just an all round 'better' piece of software. It runs quicker and detects more than AVG does.
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Moody
Nov 14 2005, 04:10 PM
I think it's possible to install two, as said before, but it can go wrong and two scanners will make your computer much slower i think. So you can try, but maybe it won't work. As they say Norton releases more updates, but you have to pay for it. I currently use Norton Internet Security 2006 and it works very fine for me. I don't know why you should install both. Ofcourse no scanner stopts all, but Norton stops almost everything and i think anothe scanner would only be anoying.
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DreamCore
Nov 14 2005, 05:30 PM
Well I recommend you to uninstall the AVG Free anitvirus and then Install Norton Internet security 2005. Beacuse it may couse problems with Firewall if the other has one on maybe more things. So this is what I recommend you.
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bureX
Nov 14 2005, 09:39 PM
I guess you can try various combinations with different antiviruses, but that's not recommended... Don’t know much about Norton, but Kaspersky AV will squeak and growl at any other antivirus program installed on your system. Also, think about the resources that you are wasting on running those two AVs! I'm using F-Prot, but I only have it installed on my system, it is not running in real time. I know when a file is suspicious, so I simply do a "RIGHT CLICK > Scan with F-Prot!" It's amazing what you can do to keep Windows XP stable & fast! The very first step on my list is to curb resource hungry antiviruses! (And the second one is to keep your registry clean and monitor what programs do you have installed on your system. I reinstalled my OS about 4 times during 2,5 years, but I NEVER formatted my HDD for a clean install! So, no Windows XP clean installs, no antiviruses running in the background, and the result? Friends that come over and use my PC are simply amazed with it's speed compared to their freshly installed Windows XP system that is running on a more powerful PC configuration!) Computers don't make mistakes, you do! Think twice before opening a suspicious file, and you will find out that only one antivirus is more than enough! Also, an antivirus program won't help you when you try to install a spyware "smiley pack" (like the ones on the ads on Trap17), or when you install a buggy program... Your PC will have a mouth full of resource eaters, and your antivirus can't do anything about it! If you really want to keep your sytem safe, you should use Windows Update regulary and keep an eye out for independent AV testing sites (such as http://www.av-test.org/ ), and choose an AV that has the best virus discovery/performance ratio. PS: Just to make it clear - I'm not hiding in a "rabbits hole"! Don't even think that I'm using my PC for writing letters & documents or playing games! I'm using it for programming, surfing & e-mail and I have loads of different programs installed! And I often run into a great number suspicious websites that bombard you with popups and ActiveX controls!
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anarchyboard88
Nov 14 2005, 10:18 PM
QUOTE(Dragonfly @ Nov 13 2005, 10:41 PM) 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? Do you recommend that I should uninstall first the existing software and install the new one? Will Norton Anti-virus 2005 be more effective than AVG Free version (latest)? I would be very happy to consider your feedbacks and recommendations. Thanks. lol, i had that similar question come up a couple weeks ago. i had NortonAV and McAfeeAV installed at the same time for some reason. They have HUGE conflicting problems, they destroy the programs basically, and it WILL mess up your computer.. i would NOT suggest to install two AV's in the same box. Cost me a pretty penny to get it fixed. Id get a version of ZoneAlarm AV. or if u hate software, you can get a AlphaSheild AV, its hardware. i use both AS and ZA, its ok becuase on is a traffic monitor and one is a scanner, hardware and software.
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sharpz
Nov 17 2005, 06:32 AM
the more antiviruses, the merrier however, only have ONE set to real time protection or whatever your antivirus calls it. just use the individual ones to do system scans, or individual files. Otherwise, they will eat up all your processing power, and you wont be able to multitask or play games, or anything processor intensive.
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iGuest
Oct 10 2009, 08:21 AM
Using two anti - virus program in one computer
Install Two Anti-virus Software In 1 System
Dear Dragon fly,
I understand that no anti-virus software is 100% perfect hence using two anit virus will defenitely help more than using 1. If one software fails to detect any virus then the other one will detech and thus save to your computer from virus attack. So while you are loading the second anti virus, the computer may ask you to uninstall the 1st anti virus program, for which you shall just skip that and continue your installations.
Hope this shall help
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FruitRocks
Aug 20 2009, 06:11 PM
I would only do one. I am running Kaspersky Anti-virus 6.0 for Windows Workstations and I am very happy with it. You can get the RC at the sight (meaning it is still in beta). It doesn't clog down your system. If you don't want to do that, go ahead and install the Norton product, though I would suggest running AVG free and Malaware Bytes, plus the Windows Firewall (will protect the computer from most things, if you don't turn it off).
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iGuest
Jun 17 2009, 08:48 PM
Can AV bundled with Spyware/Adware/Etc be turned off?
Install Two Anti-virus Software In 1 System
I have McAfee and want to add anti-spyware software, not more anti-virus (AV) software, but much Anti-spyware / adware / etc is now bundled with an AV. Can I turn off the anti-virus side of the Anti-spyware to avoid the conflicts?
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iGuest
Mar 30 2009, 09:56 PM
kinda agree with rvalkass
Install Two Anti-virus Software In 1 System
I used eTrust Anti-virus with Norton Anti-virus on the same system. ETrust was the first to detect a virus and Norton pointed to the virus in eTrusts containment.
Using two Anti-virus programs is kinda like double barrel shotgun and trial by fire. Trial by fire in the sense if the two programs have it out, your the one that has to un-install the damaged program and clean up the registry afterward. You might find common dll's damaged too as in my case. Restoring the image of my computer took 20minutes. "All to easy..." Darth Vader - Starwars IV 1979.
Play safe, make a image of your drive BEFORE you install two Anti-virus programs. Norton Ghost 12.0 is an option. I prefer Norton Ghost 9.0 because its simple and much like PowerQuest's Drive Image prior to Norton's purchase of the company.
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iGuest
Jan 24 2009, 11:34 PM
Install Two Anti-virus Software In 1 System
Install Two Anti-virus Software In 1 System
I currently have 2 anti-virus programs running on my XP machine for months now - AVG and Comodo anti-virus. No conflicts, crashes or slow-downs at all. I was quite surprised that both programs can co-exist at the same time without any problems. I guess by chance they work in tandem and use different memory strategies. Both are on real-time scanning mode as well. If one misses an infection, the other steps in and vice-versa. Talk about "extra-protection'!!
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