You didn't tell a lot but here in the US it's a non-issue. Adaware, Spybot and Free AVG AntiSpyware are "free" so not a dime to quibble about.
Just sharing that I find nothing every since I switched to a non-IE browser. You could dodge a few bullets by doing same.
Bob
smaller banks etc are banning charges to lavasoft & spyware doctor can anyone advise replacements?

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