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I am trying to devise a layered security approach for my PC. I wrote in about this a while back but some of the programs were messing with my PC so I uninstalled them. I recently found ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall. I currently have Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2013 installed. I like Trend a lot but don't like the fact that their Titanium products don't have a true firewall--only a booster which utilizes the Windows Firewall. Would installing ZoneAlarm's Free Antivirus + Firewall conflict with Trend's protection? I'm thinking yes just because there would be "2 antiviruses" running in real-time.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUSTeK Computer Inc./Q550LF/Laptop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 with SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @ 1.80GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics Family, NVIDIA GeForce
Hard Drives
Hitachi HTS547575A9E384
Internet Speed
XFINITY
Antivirus
Trend Micro
I would think so too. 2 antivirus apps at the same time is never a good idea. That is different with scanners. There you can have several.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
Quick answer, yes. AV software has to get inside of the system files where "normal" software is not allowed. Each AV can regard the other as malware due to this action. you can use free Malware Bytes (link under my sig) to run on demand scans.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU
Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory
16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling
Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Keyboard
E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
Mouse
steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
Internet Speed
48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security 2013
Browser
IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
Other Info
4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
Thanks for the info! I believe I already have Malwarebytes installed. :)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUSTeK Computer Inc./Q550LF/Laptop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 with SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @ 1.80GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics Family, NVIDIA GeForce
Hard Drives
Hitachi HTS547575A9E384
Internet Speed
XFINITY
Antivirus
Trend Micro
You're welcome. I think Trend Micro beats Zone Alarm in the AV department, but ZA used to have the best free firewall around.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU
Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory
16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling
Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Keyboard
E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
Mouse
steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
Internet Speed
48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security 2013
Browser
IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
Other Info
4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
I've been really satisfied with Trend. I've seen a lot of good reviews on them, did a prevention test on their products myself and it has saved my PC many times from attacks. It's really good.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUSTeK Computer Inc./Q550LF/Laptop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 with SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @ 1.80GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics Family, NVIDIA GeForce
Hard Drives
Hitachi HTS547575A9E384
Internet Speed
XFINITY
Antivirus
Trend Micro
Comodo free firewall is a great free software and does the job pretty well.

Your Trend Micro AV + Comodo Firewall can be good combination.

Never install 2 AVs side by side. That creates lots of conflicts and kills the system.
 
I forgot about Comodo. Thanks for that!

nilank said:
Comodo free firewall is a great free software and does the job pretty well.

Your Trend Micro AV + Comodo Firewall can be good combination.

Never install 2 AVs side by side. That creates lots of conflicts and kills the system.
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUSTeK Computer Inc./Q550LF/Laptop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 with SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @ 1.80GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics Family, NVIDIA GeForce
Hard Drives
Hitachi HTS547575A9E384
Internet Speed
XFINITY
Antivirus
Trend Micro
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