Hi Bobby, Hi Countess....I'll take a look at these links when I have time this afternoon....You're right...it gets confusing because first you need to know what you need, and of course, computer numpty's don't necessarily understand the basic functions of these things....so it's like you have to learn what most things are first, and then figure out if they apply to you...not easy guys.
I downloaded the one that Lisa recommended last night i.e. Super anti Spyware, and it found 4 objects, but that's fairly typical of what Ad-Aware usually finds after a night on the internet. Crap cleaner seems to get rid of all the other garbage so for now, I'm using those, and Vet. As I said, I have a few months to decide....but basically, it's probably better to describe how and what I use the computer for....firstly, I DON'T go to U-tube Facebook or the like, because I'm on dial up..lol...self explanatory and I otherwise, have no interest...I don't have kids downloading music, games or graphics and I mostly use the net for research, and some shopping on Ebay occasionally, but not much these days. I don't open emails with links and tend to remove any unsolicited mail immediately..i.e. from strangers offering bigger appendages or ways to get a rise out of said appendages....lol
When viruses are around, I tend to log onto my ISP home page to access email, and then they never get downloaded.....so....with that said, do I really need all the bells and whistles?
I also post on this site.....but that's really about it...I'm not sure what I need and I'm not networked or anything...just one stand alone computer....So...I'll have a read and see if I'm any the wiser...thanks for those links......