Re: norton, pcguard

From: seanpaul99 (seanpaul99_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/30/05 

Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 22:33:01 -0700

many thanks Patrick, with your explanation i fully understand.
kind regards 

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seanpaul99
"Patrick Dickey" wrote:
> seanpaul99 wrote:
> > i have xp home with sp2, i also have norton IS 2005. telewest blueyonder is 
> > offering pc guard free to all broadband users. if i install pc guard will it 
> > cause any conflict with norton or can i run them both side by side?
> > many thanks
> From the FAQ's on the blueyonder website....
> 
> Antivirus FAQ.
> Q.  Is it better to have more than one Anti-Virus program installed on
> my PC?
> 
> A.  No, you will not gain any additional protection.  Furthermore, the
> presence of two different Anti-Virus programs on the same computer can
> sometimes cause conflicts that could jeopardize the protective
> capabilities of the software.
> 
> Firewall FAQ's.
> 
> Q.  Is it better to have more than one Firewall program installed on my PC?
> 
> A.  No, you will not gain any additional protection.  Furthermore, the
> presence of two different firewall programs on the same computer can
> sometimes cause conflicts that could jeopardize the protective
> capabilities of the software.
> 
> From my own perspective....
> 
> I've ran two antivirus programs before, and while I didn't have any
> major issues, I do not recommend it.  The same goes for firewalls.  At
> the very least, you'll have confusion, because each firewall will pop-up
> to ask about a program's access.  And, if you block it in one, and allow
> it in the other, they will conflict.
> 
> As for the antivirus programs, the one can scan the other's data files
> and give you an alert because they contain virus signatures.  So, one
> will theoretically wipe out the other's definitions.
> 
> My suggestion is this.  If you still have time on your antivirus
> (Norton's) keep it.  If not, then completely uninstall it, and install
> the PC Guard.  If you find that you don't like PC Guard, you can always
> uninstall it, and either reinstall Norton's or find a different solution.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> -- 
> Patrick Dickey <pd1ckey43@removethis.msn.com>
> http://www.pats-computer-solutions.com
> Smile..  someone out there cares deeply for you.
>
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