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Avast and MSE

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wwwescape
wwwescape Original post #1
Apr 10, 2010 at 8:59 PM
Is it possible and is it recommended to use Avast 5 alongwith Microsoft Security Essentials?

I currently use Avast 5 and am eager to try Microsoft Security Essentials, so I'd like to know.

Thanks.
Ecko
Ecko #2
Apr 10, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Avast 5 is more den sufficient
Ill rather recon u a firewall like ZA Free than MSE
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arian29 #3
Apr 10, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Avast or avira and ZA free or comodo free.. much better than MSE
celldweller1591
celldweller1591 #4
Apr 11, 2010 at 12:01 AM
Avast 5 is enough to secure your system. you may go for Zone alarm free if you like :)
Revolution
Revolution #5
Apr 11, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Avast 5 and default Windows Firewall are both enough,doesn't need other firewall.....
wwwescape
wwwescape #6
Apr 11, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Thanks guys.