Can I Run Norton Internet security with windows defender?

Question

And what damage would running two firewalls do to your computer

Answer 1

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Norton Internet Security is a complete packge (antivirus, firewall, spyware protection, adware protection, etc.) Windows Defender is only Spyware protection program, it does not get rid of viruses, it get rid of spyware/adware, trojans. You can have 2 spyware programs on your computer but its not good having 2 antivirus protection program, they will clash with each other making either to not work properly. Window Defender and norton work together so don't fret

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Window Defender is a spyware progam where as Norton is a antivirus, firewall,spyware, adware, ect. protection program, they both will work together ithout any damage to your computer. I know because I have both loaded on my computer and there is not a problem here.. Don't worry. Good Luck

Answer 2

You can run Windows Defender and Norton. Don't scan at the same time. Turn off Windows Firewall because it is only one way. You want only one firewall.

Answer 3

Nortan will overide the Windows Security Features and Windows will detect that another piece of software has been installed and will automatically turn off the protection or downgrade it

Answer 4

there would be no dmg involved.. your computer would just run both of them but you don't need 2 virus protections.. each one works the same.. just windows defender is a lot better... .. i recommend using windows defender..

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ok 1st off.. it will not "automatically delete one" it will run both firewalls it will just be confusing.. so remove one "manually" which ever one u choose.

Answer 5

I talked to a pc tech about that and he said all that was needed is one anti-virus program, because with more than one , they would work against each other and slow down the performance of your pc. As far as damage , there would not be any just slows down your pc. Hope this helps.

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pc tech.

Answer 6

Windows Defender is NOT a firewall NOR an antivirus shield - Defender is malware/spyware detection/remover ONLY!!!

Have ONE firewall and ONE AV shield. More than one will cause your computer to slow to a crawl. If your Norton’s is both firewall & AVS, you are fine. If Windows Firewall is on (start>>control panel>>security), be certain to turn it off.

If Win Def is the only malware/spyware detection/remover on your PC, add at least three more antispyware packages. Spybot Search&Destroy and Lavasoft.com’s Ad-aware 2007 are two.

Answer 7

i wish u could. sorry u cant run 2 fire walls on ur computer it will automaticly delete 1 sorry!

Answer 8

Yes but its probably best if you don't scan with both at the same time dude.

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studying with computers

Answer 9

Yes you can, windows defender will still work if you have norton internet security, but you will not be able to run windows firewall