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newton316   07-21-2007 at 03:20:54 PM

i installed McAfee security center when i first got my pc. i noticed it didnt detect most virus as i thought. i then decided to install Spyware Doctor, and im very impressed with. the question is, should i uninstall the McAfee or can i just keep the two?does having two programs of the same type slow down my pc?

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g-paw   07-23-2007 at 01:44:06 AM
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You should never run 2 security programs that do the same thing so delete the McAfee

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Pyroflea   07-25-2007 at 03:38:04 AM
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I personally have never had any problems running multiple anti-virus programs. Maybe I'm just lucky

-Pyro

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jackvdbuk   08-08-2007 at 01:37:51 PM
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but they can clash easily and create more problems

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George Mac   08-18-2007 at 08:13:02 AM
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Generally only one Anti-Virus is acceptable otherwise you generate confilct between programs. Using more than one Anti-Spyware is OK and useful though.

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dunklegend   08-19-2007 at 02:42:09 AM
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I also think that it's OK to have 2 or more antispyware programs as long as your PC is not suffering from a lack of resources.

What you shouldn't have is either 2 antivirus programs or 2 firewalls

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