Hi CharleyO,
Agree with you there, but always use a secure download scenario, that is download your freeware from a reliable source (pre-scan with DrWeb's hyperlink scanner or use the info on siteadvisor), after pre-scanning scan the zipfile with Avast before unzipping. After unzipping scan again. If in doubt check with FileAlyzer or check the downloaded files at fileadvisor for hashes (check-sums), and to see if what you have got is like the programmer designed it or meant it to be. An ounce of precaution is better than three pounds of cure. Also use these precautions for programs on bundled magazine CD's with freeware. Better safe than sorry, folks.
polonus