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March 22nd, 2008 16:00

If by "web shield" you mean a firewall, then no - you shouldn't have two active at the same time (same reason as having multiple AV's running - possible conflicts).

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March 22nd, 2008 17:00

rebel,

 

the AVG "web shield" is distinct from the firewall: 

 

AVG anti-virus 8 offers:

  • Anti-Virus: protection against viruses, worms and trojans
  • Anti-Spyware: protection against spyware, adware and identity-theft
  • Anti-Rootkit: protection against hidden threats (rootkits)
  • Web Shield & LinkScanner: protection against malicious websites

AVG anti-virus 8 + firewall also includes:

  • Firewall: protection against hackers

finally, AVG Internet Security further adds:

  • Anti-Spam: filters out unwanted and fraudulent e-mails (anti-phishing) System Tools: for easy system management
  • System Tools: for easy system management

 

it sounds to me like web shield is more-like Spyware Blatster's protection, or SpyBot's immunization, but that's speculation on my part.

Message Edited by ky331 on 03-22-2008 02:32 PM

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March 22nd, 2008 19:00

glad to help with the clarification....

 

of couse, it doesn't answer Mona's question :smileysad:

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March 22nd, 2008 19:00

Thanks for the clarification ky331. I'd never heard the term "web shield" before.
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