To clear up the issue of 2541 vs. 8893,
the answer came from Aumha with this explanation:
Spybot treats different OS's differently and the amount of files sent to
WinME is 2541, while WinXP receives 8893.
I am operating under WinME in the proper NG and therefore legal.
All the people with 8893 belong to WinXP - hush - hush bg.

Harry.