Am i protected?

Is my computer protected if I download AVG free and spybot?? Do I need a firewall or is anti-virus and spyware enough?

Am i protected?vista

Do you use Windows?

Any and ALL protections available are sometimes still not enuf -

Get Linux for internet use - best protection available . . . and free.

Am i protected?antispyware

You need a firewall.

http://www.sunbelt-software.com

offers the best I've ever seen. It works with any P to P, which is more than I can say about Zone Alarm. Only run one anti-virus and AVG is the best by far. I only use Spybot because I also have a brilliant commercial program which I pay for. Without it, I'd also run Adaware. Then you're like a lady walking down the street in her undies. You're sort of protected! Common sense is the best protection of all. The Internet is full of dark alleys. It's up to you to choose your path and tread carefully.
Unless you have really vital information on your computer a firewall is really not needed. This is for people that have something that they dont want the whole world to see. AVG is great i use it all the time.
You should get a few more antispyware programs, The Windows firewall is good enough. Here are some other free antispyware programs and free firewall if you need it http://www.basicspywaretips.com
Try zone alaram free firewall http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/10...
No you should have a firewall installed to protect your PC if you are using internet
I agree with richmond girl. You do need a firewall. I personally don't care for Zone Alarm. At the very least, use the default one that comes with Windows.