Can I have 2 security programs at the same time?
Renegade18 asked:
So I use McAfee to protect my computer. Is there a way to have McAfee and other security programs on my computer? I 've heard that the alarm in the area (as I want) is a great program to use while playing, however McAfee is great to protect my computer while browsing the Internet. My question is so I can have two security programs on my computer at the same time? The two I want are McAfee (I currently have it) and the desire is alarm in the area.
So I use McAfee to protect my computer. Is there a way to have McAfee and other security programs on my computer? I 've heard that the alarm in the area (as I want) is a great program to use while playing, however McAfee is great to protect my computer while browsing the Internet. My question is so I can have two security programs on my computer at the same time? The two I want are McAfee (I currently have it) and the desire is alarm in the area.
Tags: Browse The Internet, Security Program, Security Programs
December 4th, 2009 at 11:41 am
you can not have two anti virus systems on the same computer,
the worst outcome of doing so is that it could cause a complete
system crash.
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December 7th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Mcafee is anti virus s/w
zone alarm is firewall ..
in general anti virus and firewall can be installed together (unless a specific s/w is incompatible)…
BTW Mcafee is not a gud ant virus if you have paid for it you can use it otherwise try nod32 /avira or free s/w like AVG
also zone alarm will not protect you from virus(in general)..though it is a gud firewall
December 8th, 2009 at 10:30 am
I had PC tools which came with Microsoft Windows, and Norton which I paid for. The Norton drove me insane.It was disruptive and slowed my computer by at least half. I let the Norton subscription expire, and my computer is back to normal.
I don’t think two separate security systems are compatible, or at least they weren’t for me.
December 9th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
No you can’t. because both security programs have anti virus and having more than one anti virus progam on your computer is not adviseble. Also you will have 2 firewall.
Zone Alarm Security Suite is a much better program than McAfee, so you could uninstall McAfee and start using Zone Alarm.
I tested over the last 12 months several security programs.
My top 4
4th place Zone Alarm Security suite
3rd place Kaspersky Internet Security 2009
2nd place ESET Smart Security
1st place Panda Internet Security 2009
Until recently I had ESET Smart Security protecting my computer and had it as nr 1 in my top 4.
Then I tested Panda and it became my favorite.
I purchased it and have not regrets.
I just gave you some extra info to make your choice a little more difficult. Call it mean, but I think you should have several different options to protect your computer the best way possible
December 11th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
The rule of thumbs for security is to have a multi-layered protection approach !
So do not use more than one virus scanner on active mode (it is OK to have one active and others in passive (manual scan) mode), one good cleaner, two or three Anti Adware/Spyware/Malware (they each detect something that the others have not seen) and one Email scanner (if your Virus scanner does not include one) but have at least one of each (for security).
You can only use one “software” Firewall (no options there as war between them will shut down your communication system if you have more than one) but, if you have a router, you can also activate its built-in Firewall as they use different methods.
Suggestions:
If you need both Virus scanner and firewall, keep your McAfee for Virus scanning but get the Comodo firewall instead of Zone Alarm as Comodo is the top contender in that area.
The firewall itself is very robust and the just-released version 3 includes a well-designed intrusion detection system and Vista compatibility. Comodo also supports internet connection sharing, whereas the free versions of Kerio and ZoneAlarm do not. Make sure that you install it in “Advanced” mode, because the “Basic” installation has the HIPS ( Host-based Intrusion-Prevention System ) disabled.
You can get a pro (paying) version with still more protection but the free one is already very good !
Cleaner suggestion:
Glary Utilities: to remove junk files or remnants of installs (there is always some).
Do not use Ccleaner ( In my time at helping others, I have found it more destructive than helpful and I had to rebuild systems nuked by it in the past ).
And of course, NEVER have them working scans at the same time.
When you scan, only the Firewall should be running alongside (in learn mode if need be).
Use a methodic “one after the other” kind of scan !
By doing so, you are on your way to being well protected BUT never relax your guard !