Hb_Kai Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I always see on websites it's recommended not to use two Anti-Virus programs or Firewalls, maybe i understand the Firewalls, but why not the Anti-Viruses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Because they often conflict with each other and cause problems as well as taking up space.You don't need two unless you're paranoid :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hb_Kai Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Yeah, i'd guessed that bit but it's what it does, how they conflict with each other. :P Thanks though. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Yeah, i'd guessed that bit but it's what it does, how they conflict with each other. :P Thanks though. :DYou could always try it for a few days and see if it gives problems. The choice is yours. Personally, I prefer to go along with conventional wisdom. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hb_Kai Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Yeah, i'll just go along. :D :DBut if i change my mind, you know where to come. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belatucadrus Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Usual problem occurs when one AV decides that the virus signature database of the other are actually viruses and tries to remove them. That interprets it as an attack and responds, worst case scenario they attack each other and the resultant mess can lock things up solid. Now it doesn't always happen but there's no compatibility list and it's a high risk strategy for limited return.If you absolutely must try it use a scanner with no active shield as the second, reduces the chance of conflict.ClamwinBitDefenderAre a couple of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hb_Kai Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Nah, i don't think i'm going to try it. :DBut thanks though. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Virus1 catches a file and quarantines it.Virus2 sees that file in use (because its being quarantined) and attempts to heal it (remove the virus code)Virus1 assumes the virus is multiplying because its denying being quarantined.Virus2 heals the file and goes on its marry way.Virus1 is now freaking out because a virus is still active and could not be quarantined. User Action required. Probably wanting a full scan.Virus2 claims there is no virusVirus1 claims there isUser gets a headache and takes the PC into the local shopLocal shop owner gets paid ridiculous amounts of money to fix something that was already fixed by virus2User smacks his head and uninstalls virus1Viruses never come back.:DAntiVirus programs don't play nice with others. They don't know the meaning of sharing as their designed job is to keep things away from others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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