computer security Update

I always enjoy hearing what other people use. Like you Ray, I only download from the actual site. Never from Cnet(seems like there always there). Need to be suspicious of every click when you download, or OH bummer you get the "Ask Toolbar"installed. I remember that mistake well. It infected all my browsers. There's an app called "Unchecky" that will actually make sure you don't accidentally miss those check marks and install their junk. I'm always working on computers, and then the relatives always bring their machines too. What I frequently do is boot into safe mode, connect to the internet, then download the right antivirus for the job. That handles a lot of stuff including ransomware. If ransomware's first message is "Don't turn off the computer", hold the power button down for 5 seconds and turn it off and you can frequently beat it that way. There's a few on your list I haven't tried. I might give SuperAntiSpyware a shot. I keep hearing good things about it.