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Thread ID: 113171 2010-10-08 04:37:00 Windows Security Essentials & Anti Spyware Krad (7878) Press F1
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1142580 2010-10-08 04:37:00 I'm running Windows Security Essentials as well as other Anti Spyware programs.
MS recommend uninstalling all other anrtispyware and antivirus programs. Should I follow this recommendation and rely entirely on WSE? Up until now I've been using Avast Antivirus which worked well, as well As Spinach AntiSpyware both running all the time for protection. Any thoughts on this from your experience?
Krad (7878)
1142581 2010-10-08 05:18:00 One antivirus program only and several anti spyware malware seems to be the way to go. Snorkbox (15764)
1142582 2010-10-08 05:32:00 I take it you're talking about this post pressf1.co.nz

You've installed 3 AV programs (Avast, Defender and MSSE). NOT a good idea having 3 installed
Speedy Gonzales (78)
1142583 2010-10-08 05:36:00 Microsoft Security Essentials MSSE as main antivirus .... Avast has been overtaken of late.

Malwarebytes for anti malware. Spybot for spyware / keyloggers etc. Others may have other programs which they prefer. Personally, I've used those main 3 for quite some time and haven't had any problems.

Running two Antivirus programs together can result in conflict and is not recommended.
SP8's (9836)
1142584 2010-10-08 05:42:00 I'll second that motion, just MSSE + Malwarebytes :) Chilling_Silence (9)
1142585 2010-10-08 21:21:00 Thanks guys! You've solved my problem. Special thanks to Speedy whose advice is always spot on. Cheers! Krad (7878)
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