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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: amour on December 29, 2010, 04:36:32 AM
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Hello, I am new here and also using avast internet security 5.0.677 for the first time. My processor is Core i3 with 4GB ram and 500GB HDD. Can anyone tell me how to configure AIS 5.0.677 for optimal pc performance without compromising security. Another concern is it "OK' to use MBAM pro with AIS. I am asking that because sometimes when I am on the internet for longer time I can here the sound of processor fan does that mean my processor is taking too much load. I use FF for browsing with add on better privacy, no Script and ABP.
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There is no need to have Avast and MBam running at the same time.
Keep Avast enabled, run MBAM to scan e.g. once a week.
Open the case and make sure the fan (as well as the cooler) is clean.
Dust in a case can cause seriuos heating problems, resulting in broken parts.
How to configure?
Configure it as you like/wish. There is no "one size fits all" when it comes to configurations. Open avast and select "Help Center". You will find a lot of usefull information about the settings there.
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As you have the pro version of MBAM i would leave it on since it provide's a beneficial extra layer of security, it has jumped in and saved my butt a few time's when avast has not detected anything.
As for the configuration of avast it is best to leave at default setting's which provide's a good balance between speed and performance until you are more understanding of all the avast feature's.
With an i3 processor your system should not be that old so i would think that it shouldn't need cleaning, is normal for the fan to kick in and run if the system has been on for a while anyway, do you have laptop or desktop?
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As you have the pro version of MBAM i would leave it on since it provide's a beneficial extra layer of security, it has jumped in and saved my butt a few time's when avast has not detected anything.
+1
Knowing if the system is a laptop or desktop is also helpful information.
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As you have the pro version of MBAM i would leave it on since it provide's a beneficial extra layer of security, it has jumped in and saved my butt a few time's when avast has not detected anything.
I couldn't agree more....a ounce of prevention 'is better' then a pound of cure. So to speak. ;)
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Thank you guys for your suggestions, as for the concern mine is a laptop(hp).
And you are saying that MBAM has no issue with avast. so will I keep both of them?
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Just missed some info. my OS is windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit version
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Thank you guys for your suggestions, as for the concern mine is a laptop(hp).
And you are saying that MBAM has no issue with avast. so will I keep both of them?
Yes, I believe that's what was recomended. ;)
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There is no need to have Avast and MBam running at the same time.
Keep Avast enabled, run MBAM to scan e.g. once a week.
Open the case and make sure the fan (as well as the cooler) is clean.
Dust in a case can cause seriuos heating problems, resulting in broken parts.
How to configure?
Configure it as you like/wish. There is no "one size fits all" when it comes to configurations. Open avast and select "Help Center". You will find a lot of usefull information about the settings there.
+1 for all
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Need a +1 more? :)
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Amour, sure. Keep them both. Avast for real time scanning an MBam for scanning once a week.
Tech, if you have a +1 left to spare... Give it to me ;D
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Amour, sure. Keep them both. Avast for real time scanning an MBam for scanning once a week.
Tech, if you have a +1 left to spare... Give it to me ;D
Eddy if you read the post we are talking about running MBAM in realtime with avast as this will give the op a big plus in protection, since he has the pro version he might as well use it and set it up to run a scan once a week also.
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Amour, sure. Keep them both. Avast for real time scanning an MBam for scanning once a week.
Tech, if you have a +1 left to spare... Give it to me ;D
My pleasure +10 :)
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Eddy if you read the post we are talking about running MBAM in realtime with avast as this will give the op a big plus in protection, since he has the pro version he might as well use it and set it up to run a scan once a week also.
I think MBAM on real time is overkilling for most users. Only the ones who play with fire will need it, imho.
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Eddy if you read the post we are talking about running MBAM in realtime with avast as this will give the op a big plus in protection, since he has the pro version he might as well use it and set it up to run a scan once a week also.
I think MBAM on real time is overkilling for most users. Only the ones who play with fire will need it, imho.
And you don't ???
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And you don't ???
Only in VirtualBox or VMware.
Only using VirusTotal before.
I do not play with fire with my production machine on access.
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Like myself not everyone run's virtualBox or VMware so i believe that if you've got it you might as well use it, i also dont go playing with fire but there is alway's that one time when you go to google something new, as i have previously said it has saved my butt on several occasion's :)
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I decide to keep MBAM side by side with AIS for one month to see if it cause any performance issue, if not then I will keep them both.
Thanks guys.