Hello everybody,

I'm buying a new laptop sometime next week...I was just wondering what I should install on it so I do not have to deal with spyware or any related problems any time soon?

I'm going to adjust the direct x settings...but what else? I know I'm going to need my antivirus, and I've been running avast on here for a couple of years...I do like the AVG anti-spyware, too...but do I really need to keep both programs?

Also, when it comes to spyware guard, spyware blaster...those types of programs...do I really need those right off the bat on a new system, or is it best to install them now?

And OF COURSE I will be placing Hijack This on the computer ASAP

Thank you in advance for any replies...everybody on this forum is always so helpful and knowledgeable!

Im using Bitdefender now, for about a yr. I like it.
I was using Avast , Ad-Aware and Sygate Firewall before that.

Hope this helps.

Crazy, I run AVG FRE [AS], Zonealarm, Spywareblaster. That's it. And had only one case of spyware about two years ago, never a virus. Course, if you dredge the sewers you're gonna come up with a rat in your hand sooner or later. No AV is perfect. AS? I have Adaware and AVG 7.5, run them maybe monthly. Surfing wisely is a must. Hijack this? dl it only when you need it... same with other special tools.
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