If you install a second antivirus program the two programs will work against each other and bog your computer down to the point that it is painful to work on it. I once logged into a computer that had three antivirus programs! I was crying "Uncle!" The more you install on a computer that stays resident in the computer's memory, the slower the computer will go. It's like carrying two 50lb sacks of potatoes- one is a heavy load. (Omg my villager girl is showing, but at least I didn't say taters.)
Most Internet Security Suites are merely bloatware. They slow down your computer and provide protection that most internet providers already provide through the internet hardware appliance. If you are unsure of what protection you need for your computer, ask your internet provider. In most cases, all you really need is the Windows Firewall, an antivirus program and a malware program. Internet Security Suites rob your system of resources (and rob your wallet of money) and often affect performance negatively and unecessarily. You can turn off certain features of an internet security suite, but why pay for extra feautures if you don't really need them? Ditch the internet security suites and opt instead for the 3 recommended program types: Windows Firewall (which comes installed with Windows, a plain antivirus program and malware protection).
Your computer has a finite amount of memory; don't fill it needlessly. Here's a review of my new favorite antivirus: http://janetperkins.wordpress.com/2010/04/03/product-review-microsoft-security-essentials/; it explains why you should give it a try!
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