Avast

From: marc dauncey
Message:
paul.meme wrote:
> It feels like I've got a virus or worm, though I had Symantec installed.
> Probably out of date though, and last night I uninstalled it cos it
> seemed to be hanging.

paul, this sounds like a virus.

download avast, which is free including updates. you can get it from http://www.avast.com/

i've had it installed for a few years now and haven't had a single infection.