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Resolved Question

AVG vs Microsoft Security??

Feb 20, 2015 9:26AM PST

I downloaded the free AVG scan which has improved my computer performance greatly and fixed lots of stuff. However since downloading it, each time I switch my computer off the real time protection on Microsoft essentials gets turned off! Is this caused by having two antivirus programmes? I don't want to stop using Microsoft essentials so if AVG is switching it off then do I need to disable or uninstall AVG?

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cannot have two antiviruses
Feb 20, 2015 9:59AM PST

you should only have one antivirus installed at a time. If you want real time protection from mse, you need to uninstall avg or manually restart mse everytime you turn the computer on - it may not always restart with avg installed.

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Which anti virus can you recommend Windows?
Feb 22, 2015 5:27PM PST

Hi! Which anti virus can you recommend Windows?

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Re: best antivirus
Feb 22, 2015 5:50PM PST
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what I use is...
Feb 22, 2015 7:30PM PST

I use microsoft security essentials and a companion utility which is malwarebytes. Never had a problem. I personally disregard any and all review sites since not one will agree with the others as too which is the best. and not one of them is real world testing, in spite of what they claim.

My suggestion would be to try the different ones and see which one you like. Most of the free ones are pretty good. see the following for more info about the different utilities you can use and what you need to protect your computer.

http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f112/pc-safety-and-security-what-do-i-need-525915.html

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Sounds right.
Feb 20, 2015 9:55AM PST

We usually choose one security system.
Bob

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Verdict?
Feb 20, 2015 10:00AM PST