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Back-up Antivirus

Apr 30th, 2008

I currently use Avira Antivir Personal Edition Classic (which is the free version) as my main antivirus software. Can I install other AVs like BitDefender Free Edition 10 (which doesn't have real-time shield according to many reviews) as my back-up scanner? Or is this allowed in Windows XP Professional SP2? If so, aside from BitDefender, can you suggest other excellent program? Thanks..

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Re: Back-up Antivirus

Apr 30th, 2008

Rather than install another AV as backup, I would suggest using one of these Online Scanners instead. This way, you can avoid worrying about potential conflicts with your resident AV and you can be sure the AV definitions are up to date:

• ESET Online Scanner

• Kaspersky Online Scanner

• Panda Active Scan

• Trend Micro HouseCall

• F-Secure Online Virus Scanner

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