Is it necessary for antivirus to be on startup list?

before disabling it, i want to verify if this is good or bad. can i remove antivirus from start-up??

Is it necessary for antivirus to be on startup list?computers

Don't disable it, Yes it has to be on the startup list, if you wan't your system protected.

If you want an Antivirus program that is rated high in detection / removal rates and uses the least system resources I recommend

Nod32 $39.99 http://www.download.com/Eset-NOD32-Antiv...

or

Avira Antivir FREE

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Today you are in just as much danger from Spyware I Recommend SuperAntiSpyware

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( I used this to remove spyware and Trojans from a laptop that adaware would only detect but not get rid of, SuperAntiSpyware removed it all and more )

Is it necessary for antivirus to be on startup list?hijack this

just like your firewall, you don't want to turn off your antivirus or anti spyware, these help guard, protected and identify possible threats
Why would you NOT want your antivirus to run at startup?

Sounds like a silly plan to me, that's what it's there for.
You ever heard of removing the policeman guarding your front entrance gives you more protection ??
If you are talking about the startup folder on the Windows Start menu, they aren't usually there, they are normally listed in the Registry under one of the startup sections, see: