How much security do I need?

[Bobh]

I know that I need to be protected from virus and other bad things.  I am running the following:
     Malwarebyte Anti malware
     SuperAntispyware Professional
     Avast Antivirus
I know that I should not run two of the same kindof programs,  like 2 antivirus or 2 malware.  What I need to know is, do either of these programs conflick with one another?   Thanks   Bob

[2x3i5x]

Malwarebyte Anti malware and  SuperAntispyware Professional should not conflict with each other, assuming you're using the free versions of both (which is same as the paid version, except nothing is automatically done for you). And anti-malware programs, usually, should not cnflict with antivirus softwares at all.

also, I would turn off windows firewall and install Online Armor Free Firewall or some other firewall. It's better than windows firewall.

[Bobh]

2x3i5x -
Thanks for your advise.  I downloaded the Online Armor Free Firewall and checked my security and it was running.   Thanks  Bob

[2x3i5x]

I am glad that I was able to be of help to you 

I think, that all the security programs, if up and running without problems, should be enough protection for your computer. Just remember, to keep them updated whenever you check and see that updates are available for them 

[Quantos]

I am so glad to see the direction that this thread went.

I was going to reply 'how easy do you want it to be to break in'.

[Bobh]

2x3i5x -
You suggested using Online Armor Free firewall.  I tried it and I got a black page that stayed for 1 and half minutes during the Startup procedure.  I checked by going back to Windows Firewall and the black page disappeared.  I did this a couple of times to check on the results.  This is not to complain but just for your info.  Thanks    Bob

[computeruler]

I would use comodo istead

[Bobh]

Computeruler -
You said "I use comodo instead".   Where do I get that?   Thanks    Bob

[2x3i5x]

Comodo firewall has a problem --

See the latest Comodo issue to know more of why I no longer advise to use their software. This is just one reason. But a big one... Comodo continue to issue certificates to known Malware and Another Comodo Controversy

Not to mention the fact that Comodo have let their moderators and staff personally and sometimes viciously attack bloggers who report their increasingly unreliable business practices. Most of the attacks have been removed from their forums but a few still remain.
READ MORE HERE: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?topic=87288.0;all

Therefore Bob, I'd just not get it anyway. But it's up to you but remember it's only recommended to have only one firewall active on your computer.

[Bobh]

2x3i5x -
Thanks for the info.  For the time being I will just stay with Windows Firewall, it seems to handle my needs.  you may have saved me some trouble.   Bob 

[2x3i5x]

As long as you are okay now and you are happy with your pc the way it is, I would probably just keep it as is. But I'd use the Online Armor Firewall if you already have it working since you mentioned you already ran it and got it up.

if you want to just say with windows firewall, then that's up to you 

[patio]

Disconnect from the web...best security you can have.

[computeruler]

Im switching now

[computeruler]

Oh, of course.  It doesnt support win 7 or 64 bit.  Any other suggestions then?

[2x3i5x]

Oh, of course.  It doesnt support win 7 or 64 bit.  Any other suggestions then?

I've heard good things about Outpost Firewall so you might give that a try