Thank you so much for a very prompt and effecient reply. I will dl Avast.
A few more questions if you have the time...
Is there something else I need to protect my computer, I.E. anti spyware?
At what point should I make a Backup/recovery disc of my system?
Is there a way to report and or stop people from posting malware...err and just what is malware.
Ha..sorry...each question led me to another question !