What's the best set up to have?

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panther05

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So I just finished building my PC and ready to install all the software. But before I start using the internet, I was wondering what are the best anti-virus, spyware, adaware, etc.. programs out there.

Reason I ask is becaue the computer will be used for a lot of business transaction, as well as to access personal information like credit card and bank accounts. I view all my financial accounts on a daily basis, so i fear I may fall victim of identity theft if I'm not carefull.

This is what I have planned so far:

Norton Internet Security 2005 (Includes Anti-virus, firewall, privacy control, anti-spam)
Skybot Search and Destroy
Ad-Aware SE

Do these programs run well together (without conflict with one another or slowness of computer)

and is there anything else I should include?

Thanks!
 
ya, but for real-time prevention of spyware, download Microsoft's AntiSpyware program. It used to be Giant's, (they rated higher than most other programs in detection & removal, Spysweeper runs a close second, but is not free). MS of coarse did their homework, then bought out Giant software, instead of creating their own. You will also want to download SpywareBlaster from Javacool. It doesn't run realtime, you install it, update it, then have it protect your IE and FF(if you use FireFox). It has a library of over 3500 sites that upload activex spyware/hijacks to your computer and will protect you against them. Ad-aware and Spybot are good removal programs after the fact, but to protect yourself before it hits you get MSAntispyware and spywareblaster... :D
 
for antivirus i use AVG free edition and i have no problems, and for firewall i use the sygate free edition and again no problems.
 
I recommend using Norton Internet Security 2005. It has worked for me without any problems or leaking. It's very expensive, though.
 
i find that using Microsoft's Antispyware program, Spybot Seach and Destroy, and adaware is fine i have never had a problem when running these programs. They also have no problem when running simultaneously. Also the Windows firewall if you have Windows XP..............Other than that I have not found it necessary to use any store bought programs. :D
 
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