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  1. Posts : 570
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #1

    Quick, but probably stupid


    I'm using Kaspersky as my Default Protection. Could I download MSE and disable the Realtime Protection? I did a quick test on my old PC and noticed that the MSE Scanner picked up some stuff that neither Kaspersky or Malwarebytes picked up.
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Trust me, uninstall what you have and use MSE in conjunction with Malwarebytes. You will have great protection with no problems.
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  3. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    If you're using a 'paid for' version of Kaspersky then you can disable the realtime protection of MSE in the settings page.

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    If, however, it's a free version you might want to replace Kaspersky with MSE but that's just my personal preference, the decision is entirely yours


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  4. Posts : 11,990
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
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    richc46 said:
    Trust me, uninstall what you have and use MSE in conjunction with Malwarebytes. You will have great protection with no problems.
    +1 Richard is spot on.
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  5. Posts : 570
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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       #5

    I still have at least 300 days or so left on my current 2011 license. Seems kind of a waste of money, I had no plans to renew unless the 2012 edition is lighter on resources and ditches the awful green UI.
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  6. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    EchoX860 said:
    I still have at least 300 days or so left on my current 2011 license. Seems kind of a waste of money, I had no plans to renew unless the 2012 edition is lighter on resources and ditches the awful green UI.
    If that's the case I'd go with turning MSE real-time protection off as it's the more viable with your current licence.
       Note
    Having 2 AV software installed can cause incompatibility issues



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  7. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    The money is gone. Now the choice. Good protection, money gone, or potential problems money gone.
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  8. Posts : 2,303
    Windows 7 & Windows Vista Ultimate
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    EchoX860 said:
    I still have at least 300 days or so left on my current 2011 license. Seems kind of a waste of money, I had no plans to renew unless the 2012 edition is lighter on resources and ditches the awful green UI.
    Hi, EchoX860.

    Unless you are having problems or an unlimited budget, I personally never recommend removing a licensed antivirus program with time remaining on the license for a free program. When it is renewal time, make your decision then on what you want for protection.
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  9. Posts : 570
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    Is there a Tutorial on how to block programs from accessing the internet using Windows Firewall, I had JUST learned how to do it using KIS2k11
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  10. Posts : 2,303
    Windows 7 & Windows Vista Ultimate
       #10

    Hi, EchoX860.

    With all the tutorials here at SevenForums, you need ask that question? LOL

    See Windows Firewall - Add or Remove an Exception
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