Computer protection - please advise

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Hi everyone,

I’ve read that having too many protection programs installed on the computer can conflict with each other causing failure of their protection. Currently I have installed Ad-Aware, Avast Antivirus, Spybot, ZoneAlarm, Anti-Malware Bites and WinPatrol. Do I have too many? If so which ones do you recommend I remove?

Another quick question - does computer programs and software mean the same?

Thanks everyone for your help. X

[society]

"If you try to visit one of these dodgy sites"

I don't believe I visit 'dodgy' sites. I only visit here and occasionally Yahoo's homepage. But it's good to know.

Thanks again VHG for all your help.