I use quite a few of those, and some others.
I agree though, it is getting more than ridiculous, the amount of protection needed to stay safe (I know there's no such thing as totally safe, I mean reasonably safe) on the internet and maintain Windows.
The biggest risk is just being human - everyone makes mistakes, and some are more prone to make them than others.
It must be nice to be so used to using Linux that you're [highlight]amazed [/highlight]by Windows' faults and the amount of security needed.
I might even get there one day.
Actually I am not amazed with that. I am amazed at the quantity of programs needed to safely be online with that. I do use some basic programs on my Windows boxes - Spybot, CCleaner, and AVG. I have never had any issues they could not resolve, but I may be more selective in my sites and habits than others.
