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**JMH** · 07-04-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by whs

Running both Zone Alarm and AVG together can create conflicts. It is not recommended to run 2 security programs simultaneously. I suggest you keep only one. That will probably solve your problem.

Sound advice.
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Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer

Quote: Originally Posted by whs

Running both Zone Alarm and AVG together can create conflicts. It is not recommended to run 2 security programs simultaneously. I suggest you keep only one. That will probably solve your problem.

That is false, Zone Alarm is a firewall and AVG is an anti-virus program and there is no problem running both together, in fact you need a firewall and anti-virus software whichever ones you run.

You should only have one firewall and one anti-virus program running in real time on your computer.

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07-04-2009	#5 (permalink)
JMH Vista Ultimate 64-bit, SP2 2,068 posts	Re: truevector stopped working Quote: Originally Posted by whs Running both Zone Alarm and AVG together can create conflicts. It is not recommended to run 2 security programs simultaneously. I suggest you keep only one. That will probably solve your problem. Sound advice. ***srevolution8ry - Make sure that you run the appropriate uninstall tool to remove whichever program you decide to get rid of.* Quote: Originally Posted by Joan Archer Quote: Originally Posted by whs Running both Zone Alarm and AVG together can create conflicts. It is not recommended to run 2 security programs simultaneously. I suggest you keep only one. That will probably solve your problem. That is false, Zone Alarm is a firewall and AVG is an anti-virus program and there is no problem running both together, in fact you need a firewall and anti-virus software whichever ones you run. You should only have one firewall and one anti-virus program running in real time on your computer. FYI - Refer this link -** PC and Browser Security Suite: Computer Security Software Blocks Viruses, Spyware, and Phishers - ZoneAlarm Extreme Last edited by JMH; 07-05-2009 at 12:55 AM.. Reason: Additional point.
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