Is it okay if i have 2 antivirus in my computer ?

[JADOLLA]

I recently bought a new laptop, an expensive one (3200$), and it contains important data for my work, so i recently installed two softwares: AVIRA and malwarebytes (Premium). Some people tell me to have only one software, but each on detects something the other cant (the 2 software never detected the same threat at the same time), so what do i do. And if its okay to keep both, how can i make exceptions for malwarebytes (cz AVIRA considers malwarebytes as a threat and sometimes blocks the registry whenever i remove a malware). Thanks.

 

[HEXiT]

i use that exact same combo and dont have that issue. if there both popping up then its very likely they found something. just let malwarebytes remove it as its easier to restore from quarantine if you need to.

as for exemptions its not a good idea unless your completely sure its a false positive.

http://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1257

 

[Gaj123]

Its ok two use both of this antivirus at same machine.

In my opinion go for best antivirus software like Bitdefender Total security or kaspersky pure its best antivirus software.

If u wanna be stick with avira & malwarebytes then follow this steps to make exception for malwarebytes in avira:-

http://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1257

And then add mbam.exe or similar file to exception

 

[HEXiT]

avira and malware bytes arnt 2 antiviruses. avira is an antivirus, malware bytes is an antimalware app.(supple difference)
they read different pointers for the most part so wont(shouldnt conflict)
if you use 2 anti viruses they will read the same pointers and in doing so will trip the other antivirus causing a false positive or worse a security threat.
i also agree that bitdefender is a great av and will do the job of both avira and malware bytes
kaspersky on the other hand is good but still lets a few things through that malware bytes would catch.

 

[JADOLLA]

Thanks guys for ur help, i needed it

 

[mdd1963]

It will not also hurt to do periodic AdwCleaner and Hitman Pro scans, as well! (If Hitman Pro and Malwarebytes miss it, well,.... it likely isn't there!

 

[sidhuraj]

I would always go for a single antivirus than 2. reason : just 1 antivirus reduces the speed of a computer.Startup speed and the shutdown speed.I get scaredthinking how slow my lappy would turn...if i had 3 antivirus..It impacts the speed of computer in a remarkable way.ttturnbull@hotmail.co.uk