Antivirus protection for PC

I got my uninstalled McAfee and I was wondering if I really need to buy antivirus protection?  My firewall is enabled, automatic update is enabled, Windows defender is on, and other security settings are ok... do I have to buy an antivirus protection for my computer or is it possible to run without?  If I need to buy protection, what is recommended?

Windows Vista

Hello

You certainly need an Antivirus program must be installed on your computer, but also Anti-spyware.

Free AV programs do a good job of protection.

Make a choice from these AV programs (installation more than it will cause system problems):

Avast: http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#tab4

AVG: http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage

MSE: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5201

Avira: http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

And the Antivirus program will disable the Defender, which is the normal thing for them to do.

Malwarebytes free version works with them. It's an Anti Spyware / Anti-Malware program.

http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

See you soon.

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