Avast & Defender Together?

In my Perpetual Pursuit for "perfection" (haha...well, a "balance" of Performance & Protection anyway), I have decided (today) to try running Avast 5 (Free) with Windows Defender - simultaneously (both Real-Team).

Here's my question:

Considering Avast's write-up (here, on MG's), --> "All-inclusive and comprehensive protection FREE avast! antivirus Home Edition includes ANTI-SPYWARE virusprotection, certified by the West Coast Labs Checkmark process, and ANTI-ROOTKIT detection based on the best-in class GMER technology. No additional purchase is required.

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I'm wondering if there might be conflicts in the Antispyware element of Avast, with Defender - and/or vice-versa?

Thanks in advance...

 

Currently running avast! 5.0.677 and Defender client version 6.1.7600 together, no problems at all, either way.

 

I'm also running Avast and Defender together on a 64-bit 7 system, with no issues.

 

Thanks to all - looks like I'm in very good company with this, however, the replies lead me to another question:

How could my "Version number 1.1.1600.0" (attached) be so different from those mentioned by you folks, please?

I think I am up to date...?

 

Nope: look at the copyright dates.

 

What does this mean please???


I JUST NOW "Updated" (before I posted) and it tells me "No Updates Available".

 

I would imagine it would depend upon operating system versions: I'm running Win 7 Home Premium - you?

 

Thanks - I'm running Vista Home on this machine ...... so you think my update status is as it should be, please?

 

Yes, you should be good to go - I just checked a Vista machine, and it's got the same info as yours.

 

Beautiful - thank you very much ! :major