Thanks for the info Hayton I truly appreciate it.
I had issues with my McAfee firewall this past week as well and I'm not sure if it was actually something to do with the McAfee product or an update done by Windows... but something corrupted my firewall setting inside of windows, that's for sure. I have a feeling the issue with site advisor is something similar. But it goes in and out of being functional all by itself so it's confusing...lol
It's still greyed out today but I have no doubt it will start functioning for what ever reason at some point, phfttttt. I may install the alternative that you've suggested here and just wait for things to smooth out with McAfee's product. My comp is old as old can be and I really don't like messing with it all that much. It still boots and does what I need it to do and that is amazing.... seeings as it's just an old fashioned original P4.... Can't afford to replace it right now so I treat it with much respect...