I'd like to run more than one AV program

I would like to have at least two AV programs on my computer. I'd like to be able to run one as a primary AV and have the other to run for a "second opinion" and maybe pick up something the other might have missed.

Does anyone know of a program that can keep them seperated from each other so there won't be any conflicts between them?

All help is greatly appreciated.


Thanks,
Mike

 

I believe this can be done IF ONLY ONE IS SET ON AUTO

For instance have one set to Auto-protect e-mail, download etc. but leave the other set not to do anything until you tell it to. And maybe used it for the 2nd opinion full system check. But even then I believe you may need to shut the other off.

But, from my experience some AV software will not install ( or at least not correctly ) if another is present.

I think your best bet would be too install one to your machine and then use some On-line one for the second opinion.

I myself would not even attempt installing two AV programs.

Also some AV programs may see the other as a Virus. At least I believe that can ( and has ) happen(ed).

 

I found one at WebAttack from Handy Bits.

I have Norton AV and AVG on here now and everything seems to be working fine, so far.

I'll post back soon and report on whatever does or doesn't happen.


Mike

 

Rather than installing a second AVP, I'd suggest that you add an ATP. Back these up with safe practices, and you'll be about as secure as can be!

 

INDUTCH,
I have been running NAV as my auto AV for some time now, but I also have a second AV installed and use it reguarly to scan email attachments and Internet downloads just to be sure.
"Once Bitten "
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