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: Staff Emeritus Posts: 27,809 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 Do not send me PMs with problems that should be posted in the forums. Keep it in the forums, so everyone benefits Become a BleepingComputer fan: Facebook and Twitter

extremeboy View Member Profile	May 30 2008, 06:10 PM Post #2
Bleepin' Malware Disintegrator Instructor Group: Malware Response Instructor Posts: 10,734 Joined: 21-March 08 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 -------------------- Note: Please do not PM me asking for help, instead please post it in the correct forum requesting for help. Help requests via the PM system will be ignored. If I'm helping you and I don't reply within 48 hours please feel free to send me a PM. The help you receive here is always free but if you wish to show your appreciation, you may wish to .

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