Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I’m not sure of what is the best settings to use when running Avast free anti virus, Defence+ and comodo firewall. I’ve only installed the main basic file shield component of Avast. Is this all I would need to install? I assumed I wouldn’t need all the other realtime shields that come with avast. network sheild, script shield etc… as I am running defence+ and firewall. am I right in thinking this? also would having the basic avast real time protection file shield running conflict with defence+ as they seem to perform silmilar jobs.
all programs are up to date
Thanks, for any advice anyone can give me.
To run Avast AV and CFW alongside, you must :
in avast : set all CFW files in avast exceptions
in Defense+ : give all avast exe the status of installer/updater
Avast Free and Comodo Firewall & Defence+ is very popular combination. I find this combination to be light on my comp even when all components of Avast are installed.
- I think you should switch off Avast sandbox - the sandbox in Defence+ is better.
- You must have Avast real time protection file shield - there’s no any conflict with Defence+, they do different jobs. That real time protection file shield is the component of Avast you need - it replaces Comodo’s antivirus.
- As for other components of Avast you can have them installed or not. Network shield, Script shield and other components of Avast give additional protection without any conflict with Comodo Firewall & Defence+. They may slow down your comp but it depends.
Oh, okay, thanks alot guys. so is it a must to ad exclusions for defence+ in avast and vice versa? as i was not to sure how to do that.
I never do that and no problems.
