I think peter here makes the case for free anti-virus and anti-spyware /adware editions. He bought the plus version of Adaware, which adds a shield to the basic program, thus enhancing its defence capabilities a lot. People who use AVG free edition will very likely be more disposed to upgrade to the paid-for version, which includes support. Its in the latter area that aVG doesn't claim to compete with competitorsbut when you do upgrade the cost is competitive with the market leaders. AVG also has going for it the more frequent virus deffinition updates. I am sure AVG will be high on muy list of paid-for upgrades if and when I get a business going. Ray Personal emails: Email me at mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Logue" | Ad Aware can be free, sure. But I purchased a copy Of Ad Aware SE Plus along | with my MacAfee anti-virus and personal firewall. I do use Spybot - Search & | Destroy. But again, I have Ad Aware to back it up. The issue was with | Anti-virus products though. And I got a virus with AVG free edition when it | was updated and properly configured. | | Peter | ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq