Request succinct info on concurrent AV programs

[CGB]

I know this has been asked before but I've not seen a definitive,
non-conflicting answer. Perhaps someone can answer or refer me to an
authoritative site such as an MS-MVP site that will answer the question
succinctly.
I have Norton Anti-Virus installed and running on my machine. Rather than
pay for an additional year of updates for the program and the antivirus
definitions, I'd like to run a free program, i.e. Grisoft's AVG.

1. Can I run NAV and AVG concurrently?
2. If the answer to #1 is "no," can I change the Norton program in the
startup menu so that it doesn't run and yet keep it installed on my computer
and have the AVG running and providing the anti-virus protection?
3. If answers to # 1 and 2 are "no" must I uninstall the Norton?

Thanks.

Chet

[pcbutts1]

You should not run Norton anything. Stick with AVG or Avast.

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"CGB" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:M4Odndg8xZtdeQ7YnZ2dnUVZ_qCmnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I know this has been asked before but I've not seen a definitive,
>non-conflicting answer. Perhaps someone can answer or refer me to an
>authoritative site such as an MS-MVP site that will answer the question
>succinctly.
> I have Norton Anti-Virus installed and running on my machine. Rather than
> pay for an additional year of updates for the program and the antivirus
> definitions, I'd like to run a free program, i.e. Grisoft's AVG.
>
> 1. Can I run NAV and AVG concurrently?
> 2. If the answer to #1 is "no," can I change the Norton program in the
> startup menu so that it doesn't run and yet keep it installed on my
> computer and have the AVG running and providing the anti-virus protection?
> 3. If answers to # 1 and 2 are "no" must I uninstall the Norton?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Chet
>

[Pete]

"CGB" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:M4Odndg8xZtdeQ7YnZ2dnUVZ_qCmnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I know this has been asked before but I've not seen a definitive,
>non-conflicting answer. Perhaps someone can answer or refer me to an
>authoritative site such as an MS-MVP site that will answer the question
>succinctly.
> I have Norton Anti-Virus installed and running on my machine. Rather than
> pay for an additional year of updates for the program and the antivirus
> definitions, I'd like to run a free program, i.e. Grisoft's AVG.
>
> 1. Can I run NAV and AVG concurrently?
> 2. If the answer to #1 is "no," can I change the Norton program in the
> startup menu so that it doesn't run and yet keep it installed on my
> computer and have the AVG running and providing the anti-virus protection?
> 3. If answers to # 1 and 2 are "no" must I uninstall the Norton?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Chet
>
I suggest you spring for NOD32 or Kaspersky. Do not run two AV at once.
For Spyware: Superantispyware works well on my machine. I choose the
"lifetime" option and two liscenses!!