Firewalls and Anti-Spyware...following up on a previously asked question, I have a few more...?

1) My PC came with Webroot and Norton installed (about a year ago and it's time to renew). Is there an advantage to buying the software vs downloading it? Would/Will I still have to renew again after a year if I went and bought it?

2) When comparing what you get for free vs. what you pay for, does having a firewall mean you have all the Anti stuff (Virus, Spam, Spy-Ware) by default and what really is the distinction?

Firewalls and Anti-Spyware...following up on a previously asked question, I have a few more...?anti virus software

Anti Virus:

Avg Free http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/

Firewall:

Pc Tools Firewall Plus http://www.pctools.com/firewall/

Zonealarm http://www.download.com/3000-2092-100398...

Spyware Adware Removal:

Spybot http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index...

Adware 2007 Free http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_a...

Superantispyware http://www.superantispyware.com/

CCleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/

ALL FREE

Having a safe and clean computer does not have to cost a penny.

Hope this helps.

Firewalls and Anti-Spyware...following up on a previously asked question, I have a few more...?aurora

It's a major scam. Read this thread

http://phorums.com.au/archive/index.php/...