The antispyware does a really good job. Using AVG Free antivirus, and it does do a good job. So don't know about
AVG Internet Security combo that you pay for. I had the antispyware subscription going back about three
years. I don't know if you can still get just the antispyware.

JustMe -
     Thanks for telling me about your experience.  I just have to wonder what McAfee would have to do with keeping you from accessing the Internet, though.  I would think that would be a browser problem or  a problem with your internet service provider.  My McAfee is due for renewal in May and I have it set up for automatic renewal, so we shall see what happens.  This is the first time I have done the automatic renewal.   

I never had any luck with McAfee, Norton caused all kinds of problems on my computer so I went with SpySweeper w/Antivirus.  Also have their firewall.  Then I use AdAware (free version) & Norton Security Scan (free)......SpySweeper w/a-v runs daily & I usually run at least one of my freebies each time I get off the internet.  Overkill?  Probably, but then again paying a couple of hundred dollars to clean my computer of a nasty virus isn't exactly on my list of things to do. 

A friend of mine recently had that XP virus that had totally screwed up her computer.  Normally I can help my buds if I can just run an a-v tool to remove them but this one needed some changes in the registry & I won't go there.  She had to call a tech & it cost her nearly $200.  Ouch.

Now I may be paranoid but I'm very careful about following links to websites I'm not familiar with (especially the ones I get in emails) & don't open any emails from people I don't know.  Also fussy about which attachments I open.  These jerks are getting more slick every day so they are constantly finding new ways to infect your computer.  You have to be vigilant & just a little paranoid.

AdAware, Norton Security Scan & SpySweeper are all very easy to use.  So far, they've gotten the job done.

I also use Cool Iris with my email......it gives you a preview of the email w/o opening it.  Sometimes it's hard to tell if an old friend is trying to reach you or if it's spam so I use Cool Iris.  Great to be able to peek & not have to open anything questionable.