True. But as a Beta tester for many product i have to try them out at least. I had NOD32 installed but have the settings down to the minimal and most things turned off. That way i can test the software. I still have the AV and firewall installed as extra protection.
This is the only true "effective" way to test the betas that i have found. You can use a test machine but i dont think that gives an accurate output. I use my main machine that way the software can truly be tested with everyday activities. It also tells me what apps give conflicts and what ones dont. I can then send accurate bug reports.
At least this is all my personal ideals. I dont recommend this to everyone. I have many ways that i prepare for the worse. I Ghost my image at least once a day if not every other day to protect against crashing. This way i know if i install something new and it crashes not to install it again.
I have sent some recommendations to M$ on OneCare to include the Anti-Spyware and a few other things. That will reduce the need for so many different apps installed on the machine.