wilkes

thanks for the info. issue I'm having is when i download windows updates, apparently they are not downloading. The windows updates are ready to download icon pops back up on the lower bar once again.

It is important to note that only ONE major antivirus program at a time may be installed on a computer ... Avast, AVG, Norton MSEE, etc.

Before installing a different one, the one in there must be totally removed first .. otherwise a fail.

Some of the better known pay antivirus programs are a PITA to remove too ...

Avast...I agree!

free avg

Avazt has served me well in conjunction with a few additional things added to FireFox like Adblocker, Ghostery. and Do not tack. Then there are the lists of blocked websites that are known dangers that have been added to the blocked list as well. Best to use many tools and not depend on one thing to do a security job.

Only twice in ten years has my computer been infected.

http://windows.microsoft.co...essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials

http://www.avast.com/free-a...s-download

Enjoy!

Is there a virus protection you can download thats free? if so, can someone post the link. any help will be appreciated.