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32 Replies Last post: Jul 28, 2007 2:15 PM by Pcfreakske2000 1 2 3 Previous Next

Streek123

31 posts since
Jul 10, 2007

Jul 11, 2007 10:54 AM

Multiple Anti-virus and Spyware remover?

Ok, so I just learned that having more than 1 firewall can lead to problems and is suggested not to do so. Then I come up with this question, what about having more than 1 anti-virus and spyware removers? Is that good or will you still have issues having more than 1 of those?

Wainui

273 posts since
Sep 15, 2006

1. Jul 11, 2007 1:09 PM

in response to: Streek123

More than one *Anti-virus *program is not recommeded because they conflict with each other.
You can have an *Anti-virus *and an *Anti-spyware *program.

AuroraDizon

4,237 posts since
Jul 30, 2006

2. Jul 11, 2007 1:23 PM

in response to: Streek123

and you should have multiple spyware scanners

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Streek123

31 posts since
Jul 10, 2007

3. Jul 11, 2007 1:24 PM

in response to: Streek123

Whats the problem with 2 anti-viruses if I turn them on and run a scan and different times?

mphenterprises

9,120 posts since
Feb 19, 2007

4. Jul 11, 2007 1:28 PM

in response to: Streek123

Hi all. I have to add my two cents on this one. You can have as many applications as you want. However, it is not good to have more than one REAL-TIME application at one time.

For example, I have five anti-spyware, three anti-virus, and two malware applications. However, only one of each has real-time control over my computer.

This is my personal Dream PC: http://forums.pcworld.com/blogs/mphenterprises/2007/12/21/my-gift-to-myself

Streek123

31 posts since
Jul 10, 2007

5. Jul 11, 2007 1:37 PM

in response to: Streek123

^May I know what all you use? lol

mphenterprises

9,120 posts since
Feb 19, 2007

6. Jul 11, 2007 1:40 PM

in response to: Streek123

:lol: Sure. I have a "two-tier" system:

First Tier:

Zone Alarm Pro - Firewall and automatic daily Anti-Spyware scan
AVG Free - Automatic Daily Anti-Virus scan
CCleaner - Manual Weekly Privacy Data Eraser (Cache Cleaner, Temporary Internet Files Remover, etc.)
ATF Cleaner - Manual Weekly Privacy Data Eraser (works best in Safe Mode but works fine in Normal Mode
SpywareBlaster - Internet Browser protection for both Mozilla Firefox and Internet Eplorer
Spybot Search & Destroy - Manual Weekly Spyware Protection
Ad-Adware SE Plus - Manual Weekly Anti-Spyware Protection (Could be automatic but choose not to)
AVG Anti-Spyware - Manual Weekly Anti-Spyware Protection (This used to be Ewido)
XoftSpy SE - Manual Weekly Anti-Virus Protection
Error Nuker - Manual Weekly Registry and Varous other "Error" causing agents checks

Second Tier - Only Used If I Run Into a Problem

Dr. Web Cure-It - Manual Anti-Virus Protection
RootkitRevealer - Manual Rootkit Revealer
SuperAntiSpyware - Manual Anti-Spyware Protection

This is my personal Dream PC: http://forums.pcworld.com/blogs/mphenterprises/2007/12/21/my-gift-to-myself

Streek123

31 posts since
Jul 10, 2007

7. Jul 11, 2007 1:53 PM

in response to: Streek123

lol wow thats a ton .. and which one of those are free? After buying the busty norton, I'm done with buying.

mphenterprises

9,120 posts since
Feb 19, 2007

8. Jul 11, 2007 1:57 PM

in response to: Streek123

Well, to be very honest, I think all but Zone Alarm Pro is are free. It has been so long since I have installed them I do not know which are pay for use and which are free.

All of the Second Tier are free. Yeah, all of them except ZA were free. Please do a search to confirm but I think they are all free, except ZA. Even the free version of ZA is good, as we talked about previously.

***CORRECTION***

XoftSpy SE is $30
Ad Adware SE Plus has been replaced with Ad Aware 2007 by Lavasoft which is not free. Pro is $40 Plus is $27.

This is my personal Dream PC: http://forums.pcworld.com/blogs/mphenterprises/2007/12/21/my-gift-to-myself

lilxkid24

1,635 posts since
Jul 8, 2007

9. Jul 11, 2007 5:14 PM

in response to: Streek123

i have 1 firewall- zone alarm
one antivirus- avast
and 2 antispyware scanner- spybot, and lavasoft and you should have more than one antispyware program just in case one doesn't pick up

Streek123

31 posts since
Jul 10, 2007

10. Jul 11, 2007 6:59 PM

in response to: Streek123

Ok so now that so many people have suggested ZoneAlarm free, I am willing to give it another try. Is it suggested that I use XP firewall as well or not.

lilxkid24

1,635 posts since
Jul 8, 2007

11. Jul 11, 2007 7:02 PM

in response to: Streek123

Streek123 wrote:Ok so now that so many people have suggested ZoneAlarm free, I am willing to give it another try. Is it suggested that I use XP firewall as well or not.

window xp is the worst firewall. Reasons is in this thread http://forums.pcworld.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15562

mphenterprises

9,120 posts since
Feb 19, 2007

12. Jul 11, 2007 7:06 PM

in response to: Streek123

Streek123 wrote:Is it suggested that I use XP firewall as well or not.

Streek. I believe you and I talked about this in another post already. Having multiple firewalls can lead to conflicts. Please refer to the link that Lilxkid gave you or this thread.

This is my personal Dream PC: http://forums.pcworld.com/blogs/mphenterprises/2007/12/21/my-gift-to-myself

Streek123

31 posts since
Jul 10, 2007

13. Jul 12, 2007 10:05 PM

in response to: Streek123

ok thank you all very much, I have finally decided what I want to use, this is what I have thought of so far:

Firewall
Zone Alarm Free

Anti-Virus
AVG Free
Avast
Nod32 (maybe)

Anti-Spyware
AVG Free
Spyware Blaster
Spybot

Spware Blocker
SpyBlaster

Privacy Data Remover
CCleaner

What do you guys think?