Eset Smart Security 6 w/ Avast "Compatible Install"

I just recently installed a fresh copy of windows 7 professional on my computer along with Eset Smart Security 6.0.308.0 and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Pro) 1.70.0.1100. I am wonder whether or not it will conflict if i choose to install the free version of Avast using their (new?) "Compatible Install" feature (Install as the 2nd line of defense).

It was able to pick up things eset couldnt find and gave me problems with, another thing I like is they have a scan on boot feature which is pretty neat. I may even upgrade the free version in the future. So i would really like to run both if i can. Will there be significant problems?

 

2 antivirus programs together, yes its going to cause issues, if you even attempt it back up your system 1st, however my susgeestion is to pick one and use it...

 

Hello Gr4cchus

I have the same point of view like larryb52. Personally I would keep malwarebytes, but only on demand. If it should be Eset or Avast is up to you. Both programs have a good strong record of stable detection. Running two major antivirus solution would in my perspective only be like asking for potential problems. Instead I would focus on getting a strong drive image Backup and recovery solution, that would be able to recreate your system anytime in case of e.g. malware infection slipping through.

Regards, Janus

 

Agreed.

Do not run two av's at once otherwise you are asking for problems. If you were going to run WSA with either, it would be ok. But Avast and Eset, then no.

 

I will have to look into this Avast compatible install. Several years ago I use to use Avast with my resident AV as an on-demand scanner. Avast gave an option to only install its on-demand functionality. I really liked it's scan at boot mode. Are they saying Avast now has an optional mode that allows it to be used like WSA which will make it compatible with all major AV's? A lot of users would like that option. The question would be though if it does indeed offer this compatible mode is what would be the additional resource usage, and would the payoff be worth it. WSA has the lowest resource usage of them all which makes its usable with another AV. Will this new mode of Avast make it use less resources? The only way to know for sure would be to test it on your own setup. You should ask Avast over at their forum, and see what they say.