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Is it really nescessary to use 3rd party Anti Virus/Spyware with FF?

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I use FF browser and a 3rd party Antivirus/spyware program. Is the 3rd party program really necessary or does FF have it built in? The 3rd party seems to slow down my startup.

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I use FF browser and a 3rd party Antivirus/spyware program. Is the 3rd party program really necessary or does FF have it built in? The 3rd party seems to slow down my startup. S.

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Absolutely necessary.

Unfortunately, a slight slowdown is the price you pay for protection. Post on the forum of the security application that you are using for assistance and advice concerning your problem.

Firefox does warn you when you try to go to known malware or phishing sites but does not replace a good security application.


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