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momoegy6x

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    Too many programs?
    « on: July 15, 2009, 06:20:36 AM »
    This is more of a question, rather than a problem. Currently, I am using AVG Anti Virus. I have Comodo Firewall with Defense+, I have Prevx 3.0, which only scans my computer but won't remove malware unless I pay for it, so kinda useless. I also have MalwareBytes Anti Malware and Spybot Search and Destroy.

    So, my question is, do I have too many of these antivirus, malware removal programs? If so, which ones would you recommend deleting?

    Thanks for anyone's help.

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    Re: Too many programs?
    « Reply #1 on: July 15, 2009, 07:28:17 AM »
    You can never have too many, IMO.

    Just make sure you don't have more than one real-time antivirus or antispyware program running. More than one firewall isn't a good idea either, so if you use Windows Firewall be sure to turn it off.

    Sorry for the delay in replying, BTW.

    momoegy6x

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      Re: Too many programs?
      « Reply #2 on: July 15, 2009, 07:38:08 AM »
      Okay, thanks for the reply. AVG is the only antivirus I have. Prevx acts sort of like a firewall because it uses the realtime infection monitoring. Don't really see the need of prevx as it can only scan but not remove anything with the free version.