Here is the direct link from AVG on exactly how to upgrade your AVG. As Owbist says do not remove your current version. direct from the FAQ page on AVG "To install AVG 8.0 Free Edition over the current AVG 7.5 Free Edition please proceed as follows: * Download the latest AVG 8.0 Free Edition installation file from our website. * When you are prompted, please do not open this file directly from the Internet, but click the "Save" button and choose a location, where the installation file should be stored (we recommend saving the file to the Desktop). * Reboot your computer. * Close all running applications, locate the downloaded AVG 8.0 Free Edition installation file (it has a four color square icon and its name starts with AVG_...) and launch the installation. * Follow the installation wizard to install the new AVG 8.0 Free Edition(previous version of AVG will be automatically removed during the installation process). * If a restart is required after the initial configuration, please reboot your computer to finish the installation" Here is a link that might be useful: AVG directions on how to upgrade to AVG8

Below is a link with information on malware. Sorry you will most likely have to zoom the page to read the content. System prophylaxis is regularly mentioned to be a tiered approach as no one application is totally capable and full-proof. Your AV is the only real-time monitor and should be kept updated. It is a fine idea to have a reputable malware detection application or two installed and current with updates.. These will be on-demand ready to assist if ever needed. Remember some bugs can prevent a system from connecting to the Internet. Myself, I have AVG, SAS and MBAM. The last two just in case. Remember the most important malware prevention tool is an informed user. DA Here is a link that might be useful: Cisco

I have no problem with the software, have actually found one, free but limited, only 36 pics. allowed, and it re-codes,formats,etc, and plays in our 2 DVD players, however would like one that allows more pics. and also don't know how long, I can use this one before they bug me to pay for full version.. so figured someone here knew of a total free one? this one also erases or formats and writes over a DVD-RW, has very kewl transitions too, seems ashame to burn 15 mins. on a 2 hr. DVD..wish they made shorter length DVD's??

You can copy all your files, photos, wallpaper and settings to you new computer by using Easy file transfer. All you need is a flash drive or external drive and do the following Click Start Click Control panel Click the small right facing arrow beside Control panel at the top in the address bar Click All Control panel items and the windows fills Click Getting started 4th down left side probably In the new window click Transfer files and settings from another computer and the screen shows a panel above In the bottom right corner of that panel click Open Windows Easy Transfer Click Next in the new window Click An external hard drive or flash drive at the bottom of the choices Click This is my new computer Click Yes in the new window and follow along It will then set the external drive up to accept all the stuff you need from the old machine and then prompt you to take the drive to the old computer to load the files.