[MARKUSPRIME]

I use zone alarm, spy bot and ad-aware, and nortons anti- virus and a cisco router.

[Big Giant Head]

I can't say about Norton, but I use all the same other programs.

[freedumb2003]

Looks good to me.

[peyton randolph]

I dumped McAfee and use AVG Antivirus (freeware edition). Works great without annoying ads to buy things. Use all the other software mentioned by your post. Also use Hijack This! ...handy to prevent Internet browser from being hijacked.

[Michael Goldsberry]

Linux.

[Clock King]

Are you running Windows XP? It has it's own firewall which is sufficient for most home users.

I recommend NOD32 for antivirus, it's small fast and finds over 99% of threats, many of which Norton missed. I don't see the need for a lot of extra Norton utilities on WIN-XP unless you change the system a lot (like move disks around resize disk, have very critical data, etc.)

[technomage]

Zone Alarm, SpyBot, Ad-Aware and Symantec Anti-Virus

[Baraonda]

"Spyware Blaster for spyware removal programs."

Spyware Blaster does not remove spywares; it only prevents the installation of spyware in the first place.

Great program, btw.

[keithtoo]

Win XP should have a firewall, and if you have DSL, your supplier should have an antivirus. You can then download a Yahoo or Google toolbar that will block popups and spyware. That's what I do and I am a happy camper.

[ChuckHam]

I highly recommend NOD32 as an antivirus program, much less overhead than all the others out there, with excellent detection rates. Won't slow down your computer like Norton has a tendency to do. Webroot Spysweeper and PC Tools Spyware Doctor are excellent anti-spyware products, for best coverage run both at the same time. Zone alarm is great as a firewall.

[Baraonda]

My advice, and that of many professionals, is to dump Norton AV.

I use Free AVG, F-Prot and Avast.

[A CA Guy]

Run a simple firewall and stay off the porn sites and you will run into little trouble.

[Malsua]

The Microsoft Anti-Spyware program is pretty good. It was "giant antispyware" rebranded after Microsoft bought the company. It will get almost everything. Coupled with spyware blaster, you're pretty good to go.

http://www.microsoft.com/spyware

[HairOfTheDog]

I'd say you're already loaded with more freebie scareware than anyone needs. :~D

I've only ever used MS antispyware, and a commercial antivirus, currently Trend's PC Cillan. I've not had ~any~ spy or malware problems, ever. (one exception that was my fault)

I think the rest are at best overkill, and at worst, potentially the source of all evil. :~D

[Fiddlstix]

BTTT

[HAL9000]

Which computer utilities, Anti-virus, Anti-spyware softwares to use?

Mac OS X. It has excellent security, and it's the superior operating system compared to Windows or Linux for desktop and laptop computers.

[Casloy]

I use nothing, I have a MAC.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Get rid of your Norton/Symantec anti-virus software - they are viruses in itself plus it is very expensive.

What type of ISP do you use?

If you're using a DSL such as SBC Yahoo!, they already have free anti-virus software. Microsoft also has free anti-spy ware that is very effective. Otherwise get the Defender 5 in 1 package.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Futhermore, you don't need to buy a firewall if you have Windows XP. Windows XP (get the Professional edition, the Home edition sucks) already has a built-in firewall and you can only use one firewall anyway.

[Spiff]

AVG Anti-virus works well, is updated constantly, and is FREE. Grisoft AVG Antivirus.

Microsoft Anti-Spyware works well, is updated constantly, and is FREE. Microsoft Anti-Spyware

Zone Labs ZoneAlarm Firewall works well and is FREE. Zone Labs ZoneAlarm.

Now, if you pay for any of this stuff you're nuts. The free stuff works great.