Windows Defender Vs. Spywareguard

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Windows Defender Vs. Spywareguard

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garmanma View Member Profile	May 30 2008, 03:39 PM Post #1
Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 6,438 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618	I've never used Windows Defender and I'm setting up my first Vista build. I've always used Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard. I noticed Spyware Guard has runtime protection, as does Windows Defender. My question is, will the 2 programs conflict like multiple firewalls and anti-virus programs do? -------------------- Mark why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane

extremeboy View Member Profile	May 30 2008, 06:10 PM Post #2
Forum Addict Group: HJT Senior Classmen Posts: 1,020 Joined: 21-March 08 From: Canada Member No.: 197,892	Hi, I don't use Windows Defender my self however, my veryy oldd computer uses it and I don't care about it because I hardly ever use it. Anyways back to your question I did however install Spywareblaster on it because I want to see if it works well before I install on my actual good computer. I don't think it has any conflicts with any firewalls however I don't think you need 2 runtime protection. I think one is good, 2 i just think waste of time and space lol... Don't take my word for it though, but I am pretty sure that they don't have any conflicts between them Regards, Extremeboy -------------------- There are places in us that have no limitations. If I'm helping you and I haven't replied within 48 hours please feel free to send me a PM, Thanks.

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