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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Jack Schofield

Bullguard or PC Guard -- which is best?

I am on Windows Vista and have downloaded Virgin Broadband PC Guard. It has advised me to uninstall Bullguard as this will clash. Which would be preferable to keep? Gordon A Brown

You shouldn't have two security suites running at the same time, so one has to go. I assume Virgin Broadband PC Guard is a version of Radialpoint's suite since Virgin is listed as a customer, but I can't find any independent reviews of the software. The only thing I can see in its favour is that it's free. Bullguard is a commercial package and has been widely reviewed, although not always favourably, and the bought-in components may be subject to change. On balance, Bullguard is probably the better bet, because of its BitDefender anti-virus software, and I'd certainly go for Bullguard on a portable. However, you can still get better results by choosing separate programs than by buying a security suite.

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