text: whats the best internet security system i can buy for my pc desktop that will protect my computer? i want it to be cheap as possible but i want it to provide alot of protection for my pc you can get pro level security absolutely free. layered protection is better than a suite.  you need to install one firewall. the windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.  http://www.zonelabs.com zone alarm firewall or http://www.comodogroup.com/  - comodo security suite.  you need to install one anti virus; http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/  -avg anti virus or http://www.avast.com - avast antivirus   you need all three anti spyware programs; http://www.ewido.net - avg(ewido) anti trojan. http://www.lavasoft.com - ad-aware se personal anti adware http://www.safer-networking.org - spybot search and destroy anti spyware  and these are useful utilities; shields up security site;  https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works  http://www.mozilla.com/ firefox web browser and thunderbird e-mail program. http://www.opera.com/ opera web browser instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. they don't support active x so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.  http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - the spyware warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs. http://www.ccleaner.com cr*pcleaner registry cleaner and privacy tool winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder. http://www.winpatrol.com spywareblaster works with internet explorer and firefox. it won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser. http://www.javacoolsoftware.com http://www.siteadvisor.com -macaffee site advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit. http://www.sys-shield.com - absoluteshield file shredder http://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter http://www.softpedia.com/get/antivirus/lavasoft-aries-rootkit-remover.shtml - aries rootkit remover. http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/main/view/download-free-products.html - bitdefender doesn't run in the background and can be used as a second back up anti virus.  remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.