[nu mok1]

i was just wondering if what i am using the best to keep my pc's in my house clean and running good or is there better stuff out there and if so what

i am using:
AVG ANTI VIRUS
CCLEANER
SPYBOT S&D
ADAWARE SE
HighJack This for problems

[DoubleHelix]

I find smart computing practices negate the need for a gaggle of utilities.

[Stoner]

I find smart computing and the utilities you've listed a wise action.
In addition to what you posted, I also use Windows Defender, AVG Anti Spyware, Spywareblaster, AVG Anti Rootkit, Rootkit Revealer, and just recently to double check the above, I sometimes use Kaspersky's online av scanner. All free.

None of those are an unusual burden on resources of a newish computer.

I also found that a firewall router reduced a lot of traffic that my software firewall had to deal with. While not directly related to malware, imo, it does reduce the chance malware will ride in on an uninvited guest.

[The_Oracle]

and running your web related applications in an isolated environment being one of the 'smartest computing practices'.

nothing will change your system. no junk, no rubbish. no need to waste of time and resources with endless scans for ad, spy or any other malware.

[nu mok1]

DoubleHelix I find smart computing practices negate the need for a gaggle of utilities.

i agree not always the easiest with kids in the house =/ they can still find ways

The_Oracle and running your web related applications in an isolated environment being one of the 'smartest computing practices'

how do you manage to isolate them?

[The_Oracle]

VirtualBox, VMware, VPC, Sandbox, Deep Freeze ... to name but a few