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| Thread ID: 24891 | 2002-09-21 06:11:00 | What internet apps to use? | allanl (1957) | Press F1 |
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| 81657 | 2002-09-21 06:11:00 | The apps on the PC World CD are really great BUT it has caused me a lot of strife running internet protection apps that conflict with others. Some spyware apps don't function with firewalls and spy blockers with adaware or firewalls or spam busters etc. Is there any list of what apps can run with others and, just as important, what apps don't run with others? | allanl (1957) | ||
| 81658 | 2002-09-21 09:27:00 | You generally don't run everything at once. If your adaware keeps deleting spyware that is required for the program to run - just add it to the ignore list. To sort out all your conflicts you may need to uninstall all but two, see if they are happy together, add another one, check again and so on. Prioritise the programs you really want and work your way downwards. Some combinations of programs work well on some PC's and not on others. A visit to the manufacture/creators site might shed light on known conflicts. |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 81659 | 2002-09-21 12:44:00 | The General Rule(s): 1- Only run one virus scanner at once. Only have one installed. If you want to install another, remove the first. 2- Programs like Ad-aware perform specific tasks. Once they have succeeded they are done. Unless the problem comes up again. 3- You should only run one firewall at a time. You may have multiple installs (unlike virus scanners) but you should be aware that most firewall apps like to start themselves after booting. 4- If you like to try lots of apps, it is safer to install one, try it, uninstall it, reboot. Then install the next. It very tempting to install everything in one go to save time, but as an experienced technician (and downloadaholic) I can attest the multiple installs are a bad idea. It can get very messy. Otherwise have phun! :D |
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