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  1. October 18th, 2009, 10:38 AM #1
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    Which is Better

    The New (Microsoft Security Essentials) or AVG..Can I run Both?
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  2. October 18th, 2009, 02:32 PM #2
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    Neither one and no, you can't run both.
    You can run only 1 AV program and 1 firewall.
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    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.
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  4. October 18th, 2009, 06:04 PM #4
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    Be aware, that...
    ...Microsoft Security Essentials, which is based on the same engine and signatures as OneCare.
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    As far, as I'm aware, OneCare had really poor reputation.
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    How can one care not bee cop with win7
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    What is "cop"?
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  8. October 18th, 2009, 09:16 PM #7
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    For a reason

    Did this cause I know I would get dif answwers ....and I like it
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  9. October 18th, 2009, 09:27 PM #8
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    Sorry ..meant comp (computer)
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    Then again might mean compatible with 7
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    Been running both for a week...no probs...when do probs take place running both at one time
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    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.
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    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.
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