Thank you all for replying.

I need a virus checker and a firewall. I will have Outlook 2003.

It appears that the consensus is not to go with a "suite" per se but to
have separate components - e.g. a virus checker and a separate
firewall.

Any more opinions on firewalls to employ?

In addition, I have heard mixed opinions about using Adware or Spybot
for malware.
I have heard that either / or can attack files that may not be
malicious and therefore cause problems to your computer.

I have had too many glitches with these new computers, that I am hoping
to have the protection I need, but with minimal disruption to my
programs and computer - I typically send out many emails to reporters
during the day and receive emails as well, and use word and excel.

Thanks.

Brian Tillman wrote:
wrote:

However, I will be getting a replacement computer soon, and am
thinking of switching to Trend Micro.

Any opinions? I would try to get the one that is corporate or for
offices; I believe there is this option.

Many people like the free Avast or AVG antivirus programs. Both are every
bit as good as the commercial AV programs and you can purchase a commercial
version if you want tech support.

However, no matter what AV program you buy, there is no reason to scan
incoming, or especially outgoing, mail. It causes more problems than it
cures.
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Brian Tillman