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From one older duffer to another, a mirror site is just an alternative source to download from. They do this sometimes to speed matters up - spreads the load between different sites. It's not a problem.

Hope that helps.

PS when you've downloaded SpyBot, make sure you tell it to search for updates. You might like to try Ad-Aware SE Personal too, another freebie that's good at bowling out malware.

A mirror is a server which will send you the file that you require. Generally, you should select the mirrors that are nearer to your country. For example, suppose you are from Japan and you want to download a file, which has two mirrors available - one in South Korea and the other in Germany. You will of course choose South Korea in order to achieve a faster transfer rate. But, you can of course go for any mirror that you like!! The difference in transfer rate is usually negligible.

Mirrors are different locations where you can download the same file.

They are usually setup in different countries so choosing the mirror which is closest usually means a faster download of the file. They are also used in case one in case one particular mirror site has reached max capacity you can still download the file from another mirror.

A mirror site is an exact copy of a website, only on a different server, possibly to reduce costs and spread traffic.

So when downloading Spybot S&D, you had a selection of mirrors. This is different sites where it is hosted.

I try to pick the one thats nearest to where I live, the download seems to be a bit faster! Unless the site is busy. A mirror site is just one that contains the same info as the original, its used to reduce the workload on the server. If ones busy just pick another.

When you install, remember to Update, then the Teatimer settings, then use the Immuniser.

And try Ad-Aware SE Personal and Spywareblaster as well!

Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.

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http://www.lavasoft.com/ - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware

Brilliant and free software that helps keep your pc safe online. You can't fault it!

a mirror is just an alternate website.

some sites do this to reduce traffic to one site.

It really doesnt matter which one you choose as long at the file is a complete download.