I need protection for my computer?

i just reinstalled my operating system on my computer and i need to protect it so i don't get viruses, hacked or any thing else like i did before. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks : ) here is a list of some things i am looking for, other things would be fine too.

鈥?Firewall

鈥?Spam filter

鈥?Spyware program

鈥?Virus scan program

鈥?Spy bot detector

鈥?MS removal tool

I need protection for my computer?malware

For a firewall look at Comodo or Zone Alarm. Both are free and better than Windows firewall. One other option is to place a router between your internet connection and your computer. Even if you do not have a home network, the router offers a hardware firewall.

Spam filter can be turned on with your email provider or on your client. Both Outlook and Thunderbird have provisions for this.

As for Anti-Spyware, AVG has a free version. There is also Spybot and Windows defender. Windows defender is actually a pretty decent program on a clean system. that is the catch.

I like AVG Free for anti-virus needs. There are others like Avast.

MS has a malicious software removal tool. Search the MS site for it though chances are that if you have automatic updates on you already have it.

If you feel the need to pay for a suite than stay away form Norton. First off, once you install it, you will eed to purchase a subscription to get updates after the initial period. Norton also has a tendency to bog down system resources. So if you are running on the min for your OS, don't get it. Norton is also targeted by malicious users since it is so popular. Many Trojans and viruses today seek ways to disable your protection.