This is the link to Avast's own home page download. Be sure to choose the free version. With ALL downloads, even from the manufacturer's home page (like this one), click slowly and read each page to see if you need to uncheck unwanted add-ons. They nearly all try it these days it seems... Here is a link that might be useful: Avast

Avast is an anti virus Malewarebytes is an anti maleware There is a difference I have both but never premium only free versions of them as always. That is all that is needed for the home user. You must have both of which ever ones you choose, they do different jobs for you. Don't be fooled!

Owbist, than you for the valuable suggestions you have given me in the past. You wondered why I do manual updates rather than automatic. I remember only too well the "old days" when updates often caused problems after installation. I learned it was better to check here first before updating. Someone here usually knew about the problem (probably learned the hard way!) which gave me the chance to wait until the problem was solved. Since I turn the PC on only about once a week, manual updates work fine. Incidently, in case there are any more "Nervous Nellies" like me who are concerned about inadvertantly getting Avast's paid version, there is an option given about three steps into the update. And I kept my eyes open for that other stuff Avast wanted to install that you warned about. Thanks to all who offered suggestions. Cheers, J .

Dadoes, I must be running the latest version as the date was Nov. 2014. I have Silent/Gaming Mode UNchecked. I also have Enable Avast Sounds checked. I still don't have sound or the box that comes up. Strange. Greg, it is updating because when I check it has updated after I turn on the computer. I just don't have the box and sound come up like I have had for years. I have the latest version. I guess I will just live with no sound and go into Avast every day to make sure it is updating.