was delivered to me, it was custom built and a spy wear named "a -squared" was already installed on the computer. It now has to be re installed, and I wonder if there is a better one I should consider. It does not have to be free, since most of these programs are usually under thirty dollars a year, aren't they? Right now, I have nod 32, the anti virus program, but no spy wear at all for about two months. I have heard mention of spybot search and Destroy, and wonder what you all thinkof this in terms of accessibility and effectiveness. . I know it is compatible with Nod 32. Welcome any advice. Thanks, Ginny. I apologize for sending this message again, but out look seems to have cut off the start of my message for some reason. To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes