Tom- Did you ask McAfee and, if so, what was their reply? (I noticed the ticket number in your subject--so I suspect you have asked them.) I had asked this question some time back and was told they are the same -- the free AOL (and Comcast) suites as the full package offered for a price. The only difference, so I was told, is that there may be more bells whistles on the pay package but nothing you really need to protect you. Joan In a message dated 12/18/2009 10:54:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, tjtemple@aol.com writes: Help and Suggestion Please Do we need both the AOL and McAfee Security they say I am subscribed to ? Is this a better protection ? All suggestions will be appreciated Merry Christmas Tom Temple