Hello guys,
I am new to this forum; I read many threads on how Symantec is a resource hog. That explains why my sister’s laptop runs slow. It also had spyware and I have another thread in this forum on that issue. I wanted to keep this discussion separate.
Looks like AVG is the way to go. I will install AVG tonight. However, can I still keep Symantec and disable it such that it doesn’t start up or actively scan when windows starts up?
I will use AVG as primary anti-virus, but considering the fact that not all anti-virus tools are able to detect 100% of virus that’s out there, I just want something as secondary tool that I can use occasionally to scan the computer. Is that a good idea? If yes, will disabling Symantec without un-installing still hog system resources?
Also, the computer currently has McAfee 7.0 firewall. We originally had McAfee 7.0 anti-virus as well, but was uninstalled by her school’s tech support. They installed Symantec anti-virus, without any firewall. Long story, I will spare you guys the details . When I found that there was no firewall, I immediately installed McAfee firewall.
Is it ok if I have AVG anti-virus (primary) with McAfee firewall and disabled Symantec anti-virus (as secondary anti-virus to occasionally scan the computer)? Or would you guys suggest something else?
Thanks
I am new to this forum; I read many threads on how Symantec is a resource hog. That explains why my sister’s laptop runs slow. It also had spyware and I have another thread in this forum on that issue. I wanted to keep this discussion separate.
Looks like AVG is the way to go. I will install AVG tonight. However, can I still keep Symantec and disable it such that it doesn’t start up or actively scan when windows starts up?
I will use AVG as primary anti-virus, but considering the fact that not all anti-virus tools are able to detect 100% of virus that’s out there, I just want something as secondary tool that I can use occasionally to scan the computer. Is that a good idea? If yes, will disabling Symantec without un-installing still hog system resources?
Also, the computer currently has McAfee 7.0 firewall. We originally had McAfee 7.0 anti-virus as well, but was uninstalled by her school’s tech support. They installed Symantec anti-virus, without any firewall. Long story, I will spare you guys the details . When I found that there was no firewall, I immediately installed McAfee firewall.
Is it ok if I have AVG anti-virus (primary) with McAfee firewall and disabled Symantec anti-virus (as secondary anti-virus to occasionally scan the computer)? Or would you guys suggest something else?
Thanks