Wednesday, July 16, 2008

PC World - What Does It Take to get a PC with XP

Are you in the market for a new PC but concerned about Windows Vista (which you should be!)?

Online today at PCWorld is this article that explains how to get a new PC with Windows XP from any of the major vendors. Those of you in the market for a new PC may try one of the tactics featured in this article. I, for example, should be able to buy one for my business, the PC Doctor. I am sure most people have some sort of in-home business and could probably do the same.

PC World - What Does It Take to get a PC with XP

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Time to migrate to AVG V8. Here’s How!

I migrated from AVG Free V7.5 to V8 yesterday on my desktop. I have done this several times (back and forth) to make sure I got it all right. I have documented this in detail if you want some help, but it really is fairly straightforward. I have also done this on several laptops, both my own and my customers. If you have been a customer of mine this summer, chances are you already have V8. Here's how to tell. First of all. the icon in your system tray for V8 looks like a patchwork quilt, with the 4 colored pieces forming the quilt. V7 and earlier icons are simple squares containing the 4 colors. Second, if you open up AVG to its Control Panel or User Interface as it's now called, click on Help up on top, and then About AVG, it will tell you the version. If it says V8, you are all set.

The detailed installation is captured in the attached pdf file. It's about a 2.7MB file, so give it a few seconds to download (on a high-speed internet connection).

The installation of V8 will also uninstall V7.5, so you do not have to go through that extra uninstall step. Note that the scene in the attached begins with a double click on the install file you downloaded to your desktop per the previous post.

Also, although you can delete the downloaded install file on your desktop, I'd recommend keeping it. Move it to a folder where you can find it if/when needed.

 Time to migrate to AVG V8. Click Here to See How!