SHAKES: Well, when I download any free AVG, I remove the "setup" icon from my desktop and put it in the AVG (Grisoft) directory, to the right of any previous "setup" icons that I have saved there. I always put them directly to the right of the executive icon (the file that will start AVG if clicked).

I also save the "Welcome to AVG or Grisoft" e-mail that they sent me after I first downloaded free AVG. I do that because it contains the code or password one needs to re-start the AVG program again.

This is how it works:

The free AVG fails to open & gives me an error message on the desktop where I keep the AVG start icon. The message will say: "No core kernel available" or something similar.

Then I go to the "Welcome" letter in my e-mail, copy the code or password from the letter.

Then I go to the Grisoft directory and click open the last setup file that I saved to the right of the AVG executive file. That leads me through the new registration process, including pasting the password in where it asks for one.

When you have finished the registration process, you are done. Just click open the AVG shortcut you have on your desktop, to be sure it works. Voila!

Advantages of this method? No searching for a download. No waiting while it downloads. No waiting to get a code/password in your e-mail. You are in total control of replacing your expired free AVG.

Adieu