A1. Are you running any P2P software, such as Bit-Torrent, Emule, Kazaa...as more often than not your uploads will exceed downloads. A2. Both Adaware and Spybot search and destroy are good at spyware detection and are available in free form. You can also check out www.whirlpool.net.au as there is a permanent thread relating to free anti-virus software and the like, as well as online scanners, in case you feel that you want a 3rd opinion. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks for the response :banghead: have tried those 2 spyware software but they didnt pick up on anything and also im not running any p2p software so I will look up whirlpool and see what they have for me