Solved Safe to have 2 VPNs installed, only use 1 at a time?


EchoJPR

EchoJPR

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By default I have NordVPN start on boot. However with WWE starting to stream on Netflix (no ads in other countries), I've turned to Proton since I struggle less with them on finding a server that works with Netflix. I know enough not to have both enabled by default, Proton doesn't start on boot and Nord is turned off completely when switching to Proton. Just curious if I can have 2 installed and keep 1 off when needed. Proton is still new to me, but I have more than a year left on Nord.
 
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Windows 24H2 26100.3025

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8700 CPU @ 3.20GHz
    Motherboard
    ROG Maximus X Code
    Memory
    G.Skill F4-3200C16D-16GTZR Trident Z RGB Series 16 GBx2 (32GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT w/ 12GB GDDR6 Memory
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3x ASUS VP28UQG 28" 4K/UHD 3840x2160 1ms DP HDMI Adaptive Sync/FreeSync Eye Care Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160 x3
    Keyboard
    Razer Huntsman V2 TKL
    Mouse
    Razer Basilisk V3 Pro
    Internet Speed
    500 Up / 20 Down
    Browser
    Firefox Beta and Brave Beta
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes Premium
@EchoJPR ,

It shouldn't be a problem. For five months, I had both Kaspersky VPN and Proton VPN installed, but only ever used one at a time. I never had any issues. After the Kaspersky-UltraAV fiasco in the US, I decided to abandon Kaspersky and went with ESET Smart Security Premium, which does not include a VPN unless you opt for the Ultimate subscription. I didn't bother. Proton VPN serves all of my limited VPN needs.

Just my experience. Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Version 24H2 (Build 26100.3037)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS8930 SE
    CPU
    Intel i7-9700K 4700 MHz
    Motherboard
    Dell XPS 8930
    Memory
    32 GB (4 x 8GB SK Hynix DDR4 @1333 MHz) (2666 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB) GDDR6 300 MHz
    Sound Card
    None
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell UltraSharp U2518D 25"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    NVMe Intel 1024 TB
    Seagate 2 TB, SATA-III
    PSU
    850 W Gold Standard
    Case
    Dell XPS 8930 Base (Special Edition)
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Dell 0G4D2W
    Mouse
    Dell MOCZUL
    Internet Speed
    Download 553 Mbps, Upload 686 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    ESET Smart Security Premium, plus Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    BIOS Version 1.1.31
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2 (Build 22631.4830)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 15 7590
    CPU
    i7-9750H 4.5 GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell XPS 15 7590
    Memory
    16 GB (2 x 8GB @ 1333 MHz) DDR4-2666 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 1650 4 GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    None
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell XPS 15 7590, 15.6" InfinityEdge Anti-Glare, Non-Touch
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 PCle NVMe SK Hynix
    PSU
    130W Power Adapter
    Case
    Dell XPS 15 7590
    Cooling
    Air
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Keyboard
    Laptop
    Internet Speed
    Download: 400 Mbps, Upload: 203 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    ESET Smart Security Premium, plus Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    BIOS Version 1.33.0
garioch7 said:
@EchoJPR ,

It shouldn't be a problem. For five months, I had both Kaspersky VPN and Proton VPN installed, but only ever used one at a time. I never had any issues. After the Kaspersky-UltraAV fiasco in the US, I decided to abandon Kaspersky and went with ESET Smart Security Premium, which does not include a VPN unless you opt for the Ultimate subscription. I didn't bother. Proton VPN serves all of my limited VPN needs.

Just my experience. Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil
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Great thanks so much for helping!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8700 CPU @ 3.20GHz
    Motherboard
    ROG Maximus X Code
    Memory
    G.Skill F4-3200C16D-16GTZR Trident Z RGB Series 16 GBx2 (32GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT w/ 12GB GDDR6 Memory
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3x ASUS VP28UQG 28" 4K/UHD 3840x2160 1ms DP HDMI Adaptive Sync/FreeSync Eye Care Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160 x3
    Keyboard
    Razer Huntsman V2 TKL
    Mouse
    Razer Basilisk V3 Pro
    Internet Speed
    500 Up / 20 Down
    Browser
    Firefox Beta and Brave Beta
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes Premium
@EchoJPR ,

Thank you for posting back. You are most welcome for my assistance.

Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Version 24H2 (Build 26100.3037)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS8930 SE
    CPU
    Intel i7-9700K 4700 MHz
    Motherboard
    Dell XPS 8930
    Memory
    32 GB (4 x 8GB SK Hynix DDR4 @1333 MHz) (2666 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB) GDDR6 300 MHz
    Sound Card
    None
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell UltraSharp U2518D 25"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    NVMe Intel 1024 TB
    Seagate 2 TB, SATA-III
    PSU
    850 W Gold Standard
    Case
    Dell XPS 8930 Base (Special Edition)
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Dell 0G4D2W
    Mouse
    Dell MOCZUL
    Internet Speed
    Download 553 Mbps, Upload 686 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    ESET Smart Security Premium, plus Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    BIOS Version 1.1.31
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2 (Build 22631.4830)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 15 7590
    CPU
    i7-9750H 4.5 GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell XPS 15 7590
    Memory
    16 GB (2 x 8GB @ 1333 MHz) DDR4-2666 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 1650 4 GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    None
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell XPS 15 7590, 15.6" InfinityEdge Anti-Glare, Non-Touch
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 PCle NVMe SK Hynix
    PSU
    130W Power Adapter
    Case
    Dell XPS 15 7590
    Cooling
    Air
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Keyboard
    Laptop
    Internet Speed
    Download: 400 Mbps, Upload: 203 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    ESET Smart Security Premium, plus Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    BIOS Version 1.33.0
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