The New (Microsoft Security Essentials) or AVG..Can I run Both?
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The New (Microsoft Security Essentials) or AVG..Can I run Both?
Neither one and no, you can't run both.
You can run only 1 AV program and 1 firewall.
One thing to point out is that MSE is antivirus only, not a suite. That said, MSE is ok. It is getting decent reviews around the web. I have tested it and can recommend it.
Beyond that, IMO, since version 8.x (now up to 9.x), AVG is no longer something I can recommend.
For my own use however, I use and recommend free Avast. Good, unintrusive protection.
Be aware, that...
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/e...4-cfc8206eff0aQuote:
...Microsoft Security Essentials, which is based on the same engine and signatures as OneCare.
[...]
-steve
Microsoft MVP Windows Live / Windows Live OneCare, Live Mesh, & MS Security Essentials Forums Moderator
As far, as I'm aware, OneCare had really poor reputation.
How can one care not bee cop with win7
What is "cop"?
Did this cause I know I would get dif answwers ....and I like it
Sorry ..meant comp (computer)
Then again might mean compatible with 7
Been running both for a week...no probs...when do probs take place running both at one time
2 AVs are NEVER recommended if they both have real-time protection running because of performance &/or protection issues. If you have experienced neither you are either lucky or it's yet to happen.Quote:
Been running both for a week...no probs...when do probs take place running both at one time
Things I've seen happen with 2 a/v's running in real time.
Slooow boot times.
Sluggish performance.
Takes a long time to open and run files.
False positives when each a/v sees the others dat files.
" " when one a/v mistakes the others scans as malicious behaviour.