Utility programs?

[Spawne32]

Does it really pay to buy a utility program like norton system works or somthing? Or would it be better to just buy individual programs like registry mechanic and diskkeeper to keep my computer optimized? If it pays to buy a bundle pack like the system works, i know there is many different kinds, what one do you recommend, which have u have the best performance with.

[Growly]

In my experience Norton has been slow and a PITA, but as I've never used any alternatives I can't really say much. Never actually used it either, it just sat there being a headache...