well personally i don't think it's wise to have software bundled with anything whatsoever be it good or bad. however things have changed for the worse over the years so i guess we'll have to get use to it. Software Informer is OK and if your a GOTD fan then that could well be the way forward as it will give me a little less work to do also note that should you install Software Informer you Will be asked to install personal informer which is a tool for organizing your favorites their again another harmless piece of software but is their a point to it well maybe for some ? -- Wilders Security Forum Admin Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security