http://www.maximumpc.com/tags/spybot+search+%2526+destroy used for category lists, takes arguments en http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ask_doctor/powerful_pc_protection <!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/sites/future.p2technology.com/files/imce-images/Icon_Doctor.png" alt="Ask the Doctor Logo" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="150" height="150" align="right" /><em>How much antivirus and firewall protection do I need? I just purchased a laptop that comes with Norton Security 2007. I had also planned on using Webroot AntiVirus, which includes a firewall and anti-spyware protection. I also thought about using ThreatFire after I read about it in Maximum PC (February 2008), as well as Spybot Search &amp; Destroy. Is all this overkill? What do you recommend?<br /></em><br /> <div align="right"><strong>—Evan Jr. Valdez</strong></div> <p><em><br /></em>The Doctor applauds your concern for safety, but your Fort Knox approach is a bit of overkill. Your Norton Security suite should have everything you need for antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall protection. While it might seem like you’re being extra safe by doubling up on programs, you could actually be doing more harm than good. </p> <p>By running multiple programs for similar chores you invite the potential for conflicts among the apps as well as a hit to your system’s performance. <em><br /></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table border="0" style="height: 65px"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="/sites/future.p2technology.com/files/imce-images/watchdogenvelope.jpg" width="76" height="65" /> </td> <td><strong>SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION </strong>Are flames shooting out of the back of your rig? First, grab a fire extinguisher and douse the flames. Once the pyrotechnic display has fizzled, email the doctor at <strong>doctor@maximumpc.com</strong> for advice on how to solve your technological woes. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ask_doctor/powerful_pc_protection#comments July 2008 From the Magazine ask the doctor norton spybot search &amp; destroy threatfire Ask the Doctor 2008 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:08:37 -0500 The Maximum PC Staff 2645 at http://www.maximumpc.com