[hi-teknology]

How much software do I really need when it comes to protecting my PC? Do I need malware, spyware, virus and firewall software? Here's a list of programs I have in mind. Do I need them all? If not, what can I afford to leave off. And, if I do get them all...will they interfere with each other.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
SUPERAntiSpyware
Avast (virus)
Online Armor (firewall)

Avast and Online Armor would be my real-time protection and in the chance that I do get infected, I would have the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and SUPERAntiSpyware scanners...right?

[Phantom010]

That looks like reasonable protection although Avast would not be my first choice.

[blitzkreig]

Update your computer regularly (when updates are available)
keep your antivirus up to date with automatic updates turned on, for super antispyware and malwarebytes', try updating them on a daily basis, as a result your computer should be well protected.

[1002richards]

Hi,
Useful article at TechSupportAlert on that subject:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/how-...re-your-pc.php

Richard

[Mr. Newton]

I used to use many,now I use one,have been using it for the last 3 years.It works just fine for me.I find using this really simplifies things for me.I really never think about it anymore.Try it and see what you think.
http://www.eeye.com/html/products/blink/index.html

[Jason08]

That should be enough protection.

[Mr. Newton]

Originally Posted by Jason08

That should be enough protection.

That's the answer I should have given

[perfume]

Originally Posted by hi-teknology

How much software do I really need when it comes to protecting my PC? Do I need malware, spyware, virus and firewall software? Here's a list of programs I have in mind. Do I need them all? If not, what can I afford to leave off. And, if I do get them all...will they interfere with each other.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
SUPERAntiSpyware
Avast (virus)
Online Armor (firewall)

Avast and Online Armor would be my real-time protection and in the chance that I do get infected, I would have the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and SUPERAntiSpyware scanners...right?

I concur with the above suggestions. Avira Antivir is very good! To add "Spybot search and destroy with the Teatimer" will increase the detection capability of spyware. Download site :http://www.safer-networking.org/en/
Best wishes.