Resolved Avira Required I Disable Defender

When I installed Avira, it asked that I turn off Defender to avoid conflicts. I did so, but wonder if I can safely enable it now?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

Hi Ann,

Avira has issues with WD:

http://www.avira.com/en/search/id/587/kbdetails.php/?q=windows+defender

Even though the Avira KB is about XP/Vista, the issue is the same in Win7.

 

Thanks for the link, charlesvar.

I don't understand why Avira works and plays nicely with Defender in Vista (both laptops use both programs) but it is suggested that I use only one or the other in Windows 7.

 

I use Avast Free v5.0.677 (current version) along with Windows Defender without problems.You might try that combo.

 

Thanks scout321x. Are you running Windows 7?

 

No, XP SP3 on both my computers. The one I have both those pieces of software on is the MSi netbook. I don't list WD in my signature on that one as my signature block is virtually full.

 

Avast works well with Windows Defender on Win 7 & I am running Win 7.

 

Thanks, rsinfo. I will try Avast on the Windows 7 netbook.