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Offline dan_bjarnason

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Can I also run a second virus program at the same time?
« on: February 04, 2021, 11:58:41 PM »

I am using Avast Security on my Mac .... can I also run at the same time a second virus fighting program  (eg Sophos) ... or will they conflict.
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Re: Can I also run a second virus program at the same time?
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2021, 12:01:40 AM »
Only use one resident AV at a time.
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Re: Can I also run a second virus program at the same time?
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2021, 12:03:04 AM »
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=211973.0

also see (click on) attached screenshot


But you can use a online scanner for a second opinion
Trend Micro has one for Mac  https://www.trendmicro.com/en_gb/forHome/products/housecall.html

« Last Edit: February 05, 2021, 12:07:17 AM by Pondus »

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Re: Can I also run a second virus program at the same time?
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2021, 12:06:42 AM »
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=211973.0

also see (click on) attached screenshot
Question has already been answered. :)
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Re: Can I also run a second virus program at the same time?
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2021, 12:08:43 AM »
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=211973.0

also see (click on) attached screenshot
Question has already been answered. :)
I could say the same in several of my posts   ;)





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Re: Can I also run a second virus program at the same time?
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2021, 12:12:56 AM »


thanks everyone.