virus/malware/spyware programs running together

[Pobre Burro]

I currently am running Norton 360 premier for virus protection. I am also running stopzilla for spyware protection and recently had a worm sending out emails from my contacts. I also now am running Malbytes for maleware protection and am thinking of buying their anti-malware pro.

In your guidelines section you state "You should only have one antivirus and one firewall active at any time. If you have two of either installed then only ONE should be running. Either uninstall one now before continuing or adjust the settings to where the real-time protection is not running. Having two running at the same time will just cause problems."

Are virus/spyware and malware programs different? and should I use all three or just one?

I have hp s3720f pc with windows vista. I will probably upgrade to windows 7 in a few months.

[SuperDave]

Are virus/spyware and malware programs different? and should I use all three or just one?

Anti-Virus programs are designed to protect against viruses only. Some have anti-malware built into the programs. You need other programs to protect against malware, spyware, rogues etc. You can have more than one of these running at any time. Sort of a layered approach to safety.MalWareBytes-Anti-malware is very good and they now have a free trial period of full-time protection.

[Pobre Burro]

Many thanks.