Fresh install of XP, what's the latest protection?

My friend's PC was infected with a Virus (or at least that's what he told me) so he asked if I would install a larger HDD and just do a Fresh XP install.
I installed a new 500gb HDD and Slipstreamed XP last nite. Tonight I'll install the updates and some other configurations for him.

What software protection (free) can I load for him?

I was planning on:

• Avast!
• Comodo (firewall only)
• SpyBlaster
• SuperAntiSpyware
• CCleaner

anything else?

I prefer Free Avira for a AV program.

Malwarebytes instead of Spyblaster and Super.

Microsoft Security Essentials is pretty good for a freebie.

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Originally Posted by Midknyte

Microsoft Security Essentials is pretty good for a freebie.

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I agree, it's probably the best of the freebie bunch, and uses very few resources. I use it on pretty well all of my virtual machines, and I have no real complaints :)