Hi Larry. I've got Windows Vista and I'm running both Windows Defender and the free version of AVG. I'm not having any problems at all, with the exception of here and there JAWS cutting off words for only a few seconds. Not sure what causes this though. I think the free version of AVG is basically identical to the paid-for version, but I could be wrong on that. Jake ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry To: JAWS List Serve Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 6:04 AM Subject: Windows Defender & AVG Paid Edition List, Should Windows Defender that came with a Toshiba laptop having Vista be running simultaneously with The paid for version of AVG? If not, what intervention can this unsophisticated user effect? I'm attempting to pinpoint why JAWS 9.0 loses focus and speach for 45 seconds, acts more sluggish as time elapses and clips words. This happens in Microsoft Word 2003 and Windows Mail. Should anyone have a thought on this issue, kindly contact me on or off list for some possible resolution. I would be very much appreciative. Best Wishes, Larry