Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?
Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?
I installed an AntiVirus on my Windows computer, and now the system is slow. Is it normal or should I worry?
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My Computer is Slow After Installing an AntiVirus
An AntiVirus application can slow down a computer if it does not have the minimum required resources. Which AntiVirus did you install on your computer? Can you tell us the OS, RAM, and other specifications?
Laptop Shows Speed Reduction after Installing an AntiVirus
I have Norton protection on my PC.
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Re: Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?
Norton antivirus is a heavy application.
Re: Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?
I too had similar experince as ron. I removed the antivirus and the system started operating faster.
Re: Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?
My experince says yes. Anti virus slows down computer.But its better keep anti virus to be safe.
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Re: Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?
No issues on my PC. Only a lower end computers slow down with an Anti Virus.
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Re: Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?
I use Avast antivirus on my Windows laptop. I never felt it slowing down the device. That is my experince.