Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?

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ron
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Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?

Post by ron »

I installed an AntiVirus on my Windows computer, and now the system is slow. Is it normal or should I worry?
Alex George
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My Computer is Slow After Installing an AntiVirus

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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?
ron
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Laptop Shows Speed Reduction after Installing an AntiVirus

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I have Norton protection on my PC.
Anand Ramaswami
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Re: Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?

Post by Anand Ramaswami »

Norton antivirus is a heavy application.
siva
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Re: Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?

Post by siva »

I too had similar experince as ron. I removed the antivirus and the system started operating faster.
nim21
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Re: Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?

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My experince says yes. Anti virus slows down computer.But its better keep anti virus to be safe.
Rody Wautier
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Re: Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?

Post by Rody Wautier »

No issues on my PC. Only a lower end computers slow down with an Anti Virus.
Reshmi R Menon
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Re: Can AntiVirus Slow Down a Computer?

Post by Reshmi R Menon »

I use Avast antivirus on my Windows laptop. I never felt it slowing down the device. That is my experince.
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