Since I suggested you start a new thread , might as well I be here to help.

Ok, if you have read the WikiDocument that MPH has proposed , you are now aware that a

Tiered approach to protect your PC consists of different security programs as opposed to

one suite from one company.

The thought behind this is that a single suite would not be as effective against all of the

malware that is out there just hoping for a chance to get at your PC.

Since we use many different programs , we have a better chance at protecting or if need be

Detecting malware(new word for virus and spyware) on our computers.

One should start with a Good Firewall. This would be the base of your protection as it will

alert you that either a program or service or process is trying to use your internet connection.

This might be a legitimate request but, you have control over your connection to allow or block

the demand.

Next on the list would be a good anitvirus program. Again, most of us here will use different programs

for whatever they need it for. This program should include some sort of Active guard or real time protection.

Now, Antispyware: this program should also have real time protection . Meaning , there will be a constant

scanning of your activities while on the internet and alert you to possible threats. Again, many different

programs can be had for free and some will be better at it then the paid for programs.

You will probably get advice on a large array of free programs but, it should be noted that

YOU ONLY USE ONE OF EACH WITH REAL TIME PROTECTION. This is to avoid conflict

between real time scanner, which would result in no protection at all.

This is the basis for a tiered approach. The more different the programs , the better chance you have

at staying infection free for a long time.

riko , now we would need a little bit more info. about the security programs that you now have

on your PC or in your case notebook. I think you have Vista right?

Does Windows Defender start up on boot time.

Do you use the firewall from McAfee and did you deactivate Windows firewall .Again only one of each.

I think that you mentioned that you had Norton on your notebook. Did you use the Uninstall Tool from

Norton after you went to the add/delete or in Vista the Programs and features to uninstall Norton?

If not you will have to . It doesn't take long and will take away the residual files left by Norton.

Download here Norton Removal Tool 2008.0.3.16 .

or go to

Removal Tool .

OK, riko answer these questions (ha, my turn to ask questions) and post back and we will comtinue

from there.

FLASHORN.