Antivirus replacement for Nortons?

[MediaGuy]

I read somwhere that most spyware removal software on the market installs its own spyware while removing the competition's. Better to have one or two programs than dozens or hundreds...

So I basically stuck to ad-aware and SpyBot S&D - which don't do anything but remove, and two of the only ones i've heard or read about.

Actually, Spybot S&D immunizes as well as removes, so that unless something truly ahead of its detection database comes out, you don't detect anythign after awhile because it just prevents it from being installed...

I've had no problems with any exploits or spyware at all, not even with the IE fears we've been getting told about... I am fearless (unless I stupidly open or accept something, but then that's my fault).