I have
Adwatch SE+
Adaware SE+
Spyware Blaster 3.4
AVG 7.1
Belarc advisor
Registry Mechanic

My system is WIN 98 SE

When I upgraded to AVG 7.1 I had problems so I uninstalled my firewall, ZoneAlarm.

The AVG 7.1 installation was then successful.

I also noticed that some of my shut-down problems disappeared (in Windows).

So now I would rather not reinstall Zone Alarm.

Is that wise? Or should I reinstall ZoneAlarm?

You should always have a firewall, even if its not Zone Alarm. Personally, I use Sygate's free version, which is very effective. Just use this link, and click the word "Download":

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,8132,00.asp

Once downloaded, be sure to register it, or you'll get a window popping up when you turn the computer on till you do. Dont worry, its to register, its still the free version. If you have any further problems, please post back. You might also consider using Avast as an anti virus, instead of AVG, which has a lower Trojan detection rate than Avast. It can be downloaded at the following:

http://www.avast.com/eng/down_home.html

Just click the word "English" or the language of your choice.



chris

Thank you. Will do.

Chris?
The Sygate Firewall is being withdrawn shortly
There are some other choices on this article
http://blogs.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2005/11/symantec_to_dit.html
Though Free firewalls are very few now
Avast is very good teamed with Spywareblaster And If you are running XP the Microsoft Antispyware program is also very good. They are promising a stronger program or update in a few weeks.Regardless I recommend you install this even if its at the end, possibly of this generation ?
And of course do have a firewall in place as a last resort on Broadband. Even if its the Windows version!(Need the SP2 Security upgrade)