Windows 8 and Avast

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I just downloaded and installed Windows 8 release preview. Windows Defender has malware and antivirus. I still have Avast installed. Will running these two antivirus programs at the same time be a conflict? Do I need to run both?

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Never use 2 antivirus programs at the same time! Deactivate Windows Defender realtime protection.

DJBone

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Windows Defender is NOT a full antivirus and it is fully compatible with avast!

4

Well, this changed a bit in W8. :wink:

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You’re not correct. It has changed in Win 8: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Defender#Windows_8

DJBone

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Thanks DJBone. Living and learning.

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You’re welcome. Same to me… :smiley:

DJBone

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avast installation (avast Internet Security edition) disabled Windows Defender on my PC. It is my experience.

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Good, as it’s the way it should work. :slight_smile: