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10-Mar-2008, 12:51 PM #1
antivirus programs
hello
I have a quick question:
Is it true that you should never have more than one antivirus program?
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10-Mar-2008, 12:53 PM #2
Hi Yes it's true.
There could be a conflict as they try and read the same files..and it will slow down your system.
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10-Mar-2008, 01:03 PM #3
oh ok
well in that case, can you help me to decide which one to use?
Avir Air or Avast?
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10-Mar-2008, 01:08 PM #4
Hi I have never used Avir Air.
Use Avast on my Xp and Avg on an old 98se.
Plus an online scan once a month.
Trendmicro
All down to personal preference.
Check.
http://www.firewallguide.com/anti-virus.htm
http://forums.techguy.org/general-se...-software.html
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10-Mar-2008, 01:33 PM #5
ok then
thanks very much
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10-Mar-2008, 04:39 PM #6
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Avir Air ?
I think you mean Avira Antivir
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10-Mar-2008, 09:01 PM #7
Hmm, i'd prefer Avg Free Editon. But i like to get enhanched protection such as getting verizon internet security suite that has anti-spyware,anti-virus,pop up blocker, and etc. But if your looking for Free, id suggest AVG and Avast. =] jus saying. Well post me what u are exactly looking for =] im new to this site but im very interested in computers as im always learning =]
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11-Mar-2008, 10:20 PM #8
Hi I Use avast anti virus i find this very good,it updates automatically and its free have not had any problems since i installed it.
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