Is it bad to install both an anti-virus and anti-spyware program to my pc?
redplayer89@sbcglobal.net asked:
I need to protect my pc from viruses and spyware. If I install both anti-virus and anti-spyware will it affect my computer in any negative way? Is it recommended to install both or just one?
Dawn
I need to protect my pc from viruses and spyware. If I install both anti-virus and anti-spyware will it affect my computer in any negative way? Is it recommended to install both or just one?
Dawn
Tags: Anti Virus, Pc Protect, Spyware Program
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March 25th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Ben
I don’t think so I have both and it works just fine.
March 27th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Debra
they work fine together
March 30th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Victor
You need both.
However rather than getting two separate items, get a complete package such as Kaspersky Interner Security.
Does everything.
Reagrds, Zyfert
April 1st, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Randy
It is definitely recommended to have both antivirus and antispyware security installed. Unless you have an all-in-one security suite that takes care of both.
April 4th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Vernon
hi
if ur antivirus have spyware engine then udon’tt need other if is not then u can install
April 7th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Brittany
You should install both of them just make sure you get legitimate ones. They might make your computer a little slower but it probably wont be noticeable.
April 10th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Randall
No, it will slow it down when you run the programs on a check, but other than that..No problems
April 11th, 2009 at 3:38 am
Leon
It’s not bad at all. I recommend using AVG, and running Ad-Aware anytime you suspect problems.
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April 12th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Rita
No.
Actually, it’s recommended to have both, as they are meant to do different functions and find different malware.
April 14th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Chad
It is not a bad thing at all. You just have to be sure that there are not two anti-virus programs running at the same time. Some of the spyware programs include an anti-virus and they do not work well together. Anti-virus #1 may consider the activity of anti-virus #2 as detrimental and try to shut it down, while the second program may be doing the exact same thing.
April 16th, 2009 at 2:33 am
Marlene
It’s actually more beneficial to have both installed on your computer. A firewall is also something you would want to have on your PC, it’s better to protect your computer from threats in the first place because cleaning them could leave behind clutter. An all-in-one suite would be your best bet.
April 16th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Louis
no, I have several actually. One virus scanner though since that will clash, probably with the other virus scanner. I have two spy sweepers, another for trojans. Also, a Malware scanner and they all work well together. Why so much? You would be amazed how one picks something up and the other does not. So far, its worked for me.