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July 2nd 09, 01:49 AM
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Windows Defender & McAfee Security Center
I have both virus protection programs active on my computer. The McAfee is
included with my internet service provider at no extra charge. Is it OK to have both running or should I disable one? Thanks, K. Christiansen 
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July 2nd 09, 03:20 AM
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Windows Defender & McAfee Security Center
Both can be active at the same time but... it is somewhat common behavior to
NOT use McAfee or Norton products... Ref: http://www.randem.com/ieattacks.html -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html Disk Read Error Press Ctl+Alt+Del to Restart http://www.randem.com/discus/message...tml?1236319938 "K-Bob" wrote in message ... I have both virus protection programs active on my computer. The McAfee is included with my internet service provider at no extra charge. Is it OK to have both running or should I disable one? Thanks, K. Christiansen
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July 2nd 09, 04:19 AM
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Windows Defender & McAfee Security Center
Actually two active anti-virus running at the same time creates problems,
they end up conflicting each other & use too much resources.Microsoft specifically says this & 2 firewalls is a definate no-no... "K-Bob" wrote: I have both virus protection programs active on my computer. The McAfee is included with my internet service provider at no extra charge. Is it OK to have both running or should I disable one? Thanks, K. Christiansen
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July 2nd 09, 07:15 AM
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Windows Defender & McAfee Security Center
Defender is NOT an anti-virus application, Andrew.
Andrew E. wrote: Actually two active anti-virus running at the same time creates problems, they end up conflicting each other & use too much resources.Microsoft specifically says this & 2 firewalls is a definate no-no... "K-Bob" wrote: I have both virus protection programs active on my computer. The McAfee is included with my internet service provider at no extra charge. Is it OK to have both running or should I disable one? Thanks, K. Christiansen
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July 2nd 09, 07:17 AM
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Windows Defender & McAfee Security Center
Perfectly fine: Defender is an anti-spyware application, not an anti-virus
application. PS: IMHO, that McAfee Security Center freebie is 5% better than not having any anti-virus application at all installed. I'd strongly recommend replacing it ASAP. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 K-Bob wrote: I have both virus protection programs active on my computer. The McAfee is included with my internet service provider at no extra charge. Is it OK to have both running or should I disable one? Thanks, K. Christiansen
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