I was wondering if there is software out there that will check your computer for SECURITY?

I mean one that will check to see if you have any holes in your computer that would make it easy for any attack.

If I install a FIrewall & Anti virus software should I be confident this is all I needed to do?

What do you suggest?1) GOOD AV software -- ALWAYS resident and always updated
2) Firewall optional. Windows has one built in and that's all I use combined with my router's NAT
3) I'd suggest scanning occasionally with MalwareBytes and/or Super Antispyware
4) I'd also suggest SpywareBlaster as a passive add-on (update it weekly)

And of course, SMART COMPUTINGThanks for that info.

In response to those I have a couple questions.

1) What is a good AV software to you? Paid and Free
2) ok, I understand that. Thats pretty much what I do too.
3) Should I consider buying these over the free versions? If so, can you EXPLAIN?
4) okQuote from: Jemrada on March 14, 2010, 09:49:13 AM

Thanks for that info.

In response to those I have a couple questions.

1) What is a good AV software to you? Paid and Free

LOTS of good ones. I use Kaspersky (not cheap). Free, I believe the best are probably Avast & Avira - but I've never used a free AV so I'm not 100% certain. I've always believed that when it comes to AV, I want the best I can get and I'm not going to worry about cost.
2) ok, I understand that. Thats pretty much what I do too.

3) Should I consider buying these over the free versions? If so, can you explain?

I don't see the need to do so, no.
4) ok

I can't really comment on memory hogging though because I've got too much RAM.

I don't think you can have too much RAM.