Antivirus ( Multiple)

[TheTrueDarkOne]

I thought you could install multiple anti-virus programs,just have rest off, and only run when you want to scan a file with more than one ( besides one on auto-detect).

i tried to install latest McAfee, but it wouldnt install unless Norton was uninstall ( 2003 pro).

did i believe wrong? or is this just another one of those tough Sh!t problems

[naraku9333]

It's probably a function in McAfee to prevent conflicts. I have had both AVG and Avast installed simultaneously with no visible problems.

[TheTrueDarkOne]

avg avast

which one stopped free ?

avg right?

[Tootsdog9]

I would suggest just having one on all the time and going online once in awhile and having a free online scan like Trend Micro. Just in case something gets missed by Avg or Avast or whatever.

[TheTrueDarkOne]

I would suggest just having one on all the time and going online once in awhile and having a free online scan like Trend Micro. Just in case something gets missed by Avg or Avast or whatever.

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thats why i want multiple...

so i can have them there to do multiple scans of suspicoius files ( no im not doing anything illegal).

Norton pro 2003 is on auto-detect

[naraku9333]

avg avast

which one stopped free ?

avg right?

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Both still have free versions.AVG, Avast

Edited October 6, 2005 by naraku9333

[TheTrueDarkOne]

did avg at anytime threaten to stop the free version> i remember somebody did threaten or did stop it ... it must have been done during my 9 months off the internet ( to lazy to fix computer).

O well, i have AVG on my computer now ( not running just here)

theres a klaspkey thinger too. Im gonna get that one

thanks for your input guys...this is just another im to lazy to google my problem, let me waste your wondeful time

[medab1]

I run AVG & Avast with no conflicts.

Avast seems to dominate.

AVG will pop up if Avast misses something.

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It's probably a function in McAfee to prevent conflicts. I have had both AVG and Avast installed simultaneously with no visible problems.

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[JDoors]

"Complete" programs such as Norton & McAfee don't just sit on the drive until you "run" a scan. They integrate themselves into and throughout the OS, making changes to the registry to prevent infection in the first place. They "watch" files and bits moving in real time. If you have two installed those changes will conflict with each other (each may try to "take over" a certain portion of the registry for example) and the performance "hit" from having two programs doing real time scanning might be significant.

Just have one running and update it religiously. Use online virus scans if you feel the need to wear a belt plus suspenders.

[TheTrueDarkOne]

"Complete" programs such as Norton & McAfee don't just sit on the drive until you "run" a scan. They integrate themselves into and throughout the OS, making changes to the registry to prevent infection in the first place. They "watch" files and bits moving in real time. If you have two installed those changes will conflict with each other (each may try to "take over" a certain portion of the registry for example) and the performance "hit" from having two programs doing real time scanning might be significant.

Just have one running and update it religiously. Use online virus scans if you feel the need to wear a belt plus suspenders.     

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If i wanted to i could STOP norton from watching files in REAL TIME. So then it would be just sitting there on the HD doing nothing waiting for my command. That is what im doing with AVAST & Kaspersky.

So i am agreed with above poster, that it is just a McAfee thing trying to prevent conflicts. O well, i have Norton, Avast,Kasper, and now im about to get AVG then im good.

[TheTerrorist_75]

What you're doing is overkill. Many anti-virus programs will conflict with each other causing their effectiveness to be wiped out. Use one real time scanning program and back it up with online scans. Your paranoia may actually get the PC infected easier.

[TheTrueDarkOne]

What you're doing is overkill. Many anti-virus programs will conflict with each other causing their effectiveness to be wiped out. Use one real time scanning program and back it up with online scans. Your paranoia may actually get the PC infected easier.

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its not paranoia, im not scared of getting a virus ( you should see my virus logs), I am just testing out differnt security levels.

[TheTerrorist_75]

What you're doing is overkill. Many anti-virus programs will conflict with each other causing their effectiveness to be wiped out. Use one real time scanning program and back it up with online scans. Your paranoia may actually get the PC infected easier.

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its not paranoia, im not scared of getting a virus ( you should see my virus logs), I am just testing out differnt security levels.

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The check using one anti-virus installed at a time. Remove all traces of previous versions before installing a new one. This will better determine what works best.

[TheTrueDarkOne]

What you're doing is overkill. Many anti-virus programs will conflict with each other causing their effectiveness to be wiped out. Use one real time scanning program and back it up with online scans. Your paranoia may actually get the PC infected easier.

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its not paranoia, im not scared of getting a virus ( you should see my virus logs), I am just testing out differnt security levels.

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The check using one anti-virus installed at a time. Remove all traces of previous versions before installing a new one. This will better determine what works best.

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I know i was quite vague and didnt get my point through ( i was busy)

I am seeing which way offers more security.

I have files that i know are infected, and i scanned each one with a scanner to see which one picked it up, and which one didnt.

I am now seeing if they still pick it up while multiple ones are installed.

The only REAL TIME is Norton, the rest are just on the drive un-active unless i manual scan them.

[JDoors]

... I am seeing which way offers more security. ...

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It's like anti-malware programs (Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc.): They leapfrog each other continuously. One may find out about and update for a particular virus or malware first and if you run the scan at that point it will pick it up while another will not. That doesn't mean the first program is "best" because the others will find out about the bad stuff and update too. Eventually the second will have an update the first hasn't yet found.

That said, the reason to choose one anti-virus over another isn't based then on which finds more viruses, they all work, it's which program's interface and additional features you prefer, price if you choose to go commercial, and the program's "footprint" if you have an older system or OS.

But hey, tweak away! That's part & parcel of being a geek.

[TheTrueDarkOne]

... I am seeing which way offers more security. ...

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It's like anti-malware programs (Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc.): They leapfrog each other continuously. One may find out about and update for a particular virus or malware first and if you run the scan at that point it will pick it up while another will not. That doesn't mean the first program is "best" because the others will find out about the bad stuff and update too. Eventually the second will have an update the first hasn't yet found.

That said, the reason to choose one anti-virus over another isn't based then on which finds more viruses, they all work, it's which program's interface and additional features you prefer, price if you choose to go commercial, and the program's "footprint" if you have an older system or OS.

But hey, tweak away! That's part & parcel of being a geek.

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Yes, and lets say Avast is always getting the virus,that means for the most part it is going to be the most up to date, so i may decide to go with it, and so on.

[Vile_DR]

That said, the reason to choose one anti-virus over another isn't based then on which finds more viruses, they all work, it's which program's interface and additional features you prefer, price if you choose to go commercial, and the program's "footprint" if you have an older system or OS.

But hey, tweak away! That's part & parcel of being a geek.     

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True...I changed from CA E-trust AV to Symantec Corporate 10.0 (now after last months delivery of it) just because of the functionality and features I am more familiar with in SC. E-trust has the real-time scanner, manageable desktops, and server lockdown...but Symantec was a little bit more friendly for me because of my experience with it...but like JDoors said...one isn't necessarily better because of what it finds first...they will all find the same particular signatures in the files, just a matter of when the updates are kicked out and put into effect...

[MrBill]

What you're doing is overkill. Many anti-virus programs will conflict with each other causing their effectiveness to be wiped out. Use one real time scanning program and back it up with online scans. Your paranoia may actually get the PC infected easier.

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its not paranoia, im not scared of getting a virus ( you should see my virus logs), I am just testing out differnt security levels.

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The check using one anti-virus installed at a time. Remove all traces of previous versions before installing a new one. This will better determine what works best.

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I know i was quite vague and didnt get my point through ( i was busy)

I am seeing which way offers more security.

I have files that i know are infected, and i scanned each one with a scanner to see which one picked it up, and which one didnt.

I am now seeing if they still pick it up while multiple ones are installed.

The only REAL TIME is Norton, the rest are just on the drive un-active unless i manual scan them.

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You are told something then come back and say something different. In another post you say QUOTE "thanks for your input guys...this is just another im to lazy to google my problem, let me waste your wondeful time" Unquote. Seems like it doesn't matter what we say, you are going to do what you want to do anyways. Have a good time at it. If you aren't afraid of a virus, why do you keep 2 on there anyways???

[TheTrueDarkOne]

What you're doing is overkill. Many anti-virus programs will conflict with each other causing their effectiveness to be wiped out. Use one real time scanning program and back it up with online scans. Your paranoia may actually get the PC infected easier.

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its not paranoia, im not scared of getting a virus ( you should see my virus logs), I am just testing out differnt security levels.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The check using one anti-virus installed at a time. Remove all traces of previous versions before installing a new one. This will better determine what works best.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I know i was quite vague and didnt get my point through ( i was busy)

I am seeing which way offers more security.

I have files that i know are infected, and i scanned each one with a scanner to see which one picked it up, and which one didnt.

I am now seeing if they still pick it up while multiple ones are installed.

The only REAL TIME is Norton, the rest are just on the drive un-active unless i manual scan them.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You are told something then come back and say something different. In another post you say QUOTE "thanks for your input guys...this is just another im to lazy to google my problem, let me waste your wondeful time" Unquote. Seems like it doesn't matter what we say, you are going to do what you want to do anyways. Have a good time at it. If you aren't afraid of a virus, why do you keep 2 on there anyways???

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1. You took my im not afraid of virus to a high extent. I am not saying i have no fear forget them, I was telling someone who said I was PARANOID that i am not going to spazz out if i get one.

2. I said thanks for someone telling me that it was just McAfee, sry im vague I usually dont direct my thanks to one, i like to thank everyone who posted something useful.

3. Apparantly you dont know me, which explains why you are trying to jump on my case, tring to decimate anything i say. If you knew me you would understand my post, and this is why I am not going to rip your post apart, and show the ignorance ( please look up ignorance,unless you know the difference between that and arrogance)

Edit:

Know - Knew

Edited October 6, 2005 by TheTrueDarkOne

[Dragon]

before things get out of hand and a flamewar starts, I am locking this thread.

please do not start this thread up again.

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