Do I need malware protection?

[gomer309]

Great place to find answers, read it every day. 

I run a Dell Dimension 8400, Windows XP with all the latest updates, and i
run Norton Internet Security 2008 version, with all updates turned on automatically.

I see a lot in the forums about malware and different things to download, and just
wondered do i need malware protection or is Norton doing this as well.

From what i read about malware it seems as if Norton protects me, but i'm a novice and very curious.

Thanks in advance for any answers, not a hot priority, not having any problems jsut trying to learn about these things.

[Mehmet]

I have both a antivirus and adware/malware program. I think to fully protect you, you have to have both...And I had norton before and didn't like it at all. Slows down the computer alot...

[wefr0]

I have norton and spy sweeper

AVG-http://free.grisoft.com/

Avast-http://www.avast.com/

and for firewall

Comodo http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/#



I would say keep norton if you want to feel safe but those 3 working together might do good

[wefr0]

Also I use the almighty
Firefox ---> http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

Its faster, safer and very customizable you can choose from tons of add ons and skins....
 Internet explorer can be filled with viruses

[Deerpark]

You should never have more than anti-virus program running at the same time.

Having more than one installed and running can create conflicts that at worst will leave your Windows installation unbootable.

[gomer309]

Thanks for all the info, really a great forum.