I NEVER pay for antivirus or any other programs. On one computer I have AVG and on the other I have Avesta. Both completely free. More money for material that way!!!! I have a friend who's son works for McAfee and he put AVG on his mom's computer!!! If you have any doubts listen to Kim Kamando!! She is a syndicated computer guru on the radio and has a few news letters. I read a lot more before I discovered this board!! Even tho she is above me I learn a lot from her show and news letters.
Like a lot of folks I HATE Internet explorer. It lets in more bad stuff then the others and is way slower IMHO!!!