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Malware is a broad term used to describe a variety of malicious software, ranging from trojans, spyware and worms to conventional viruses. (more…)

Avast! Free Antivirus – How to Register/Re-register

Avast! Free Antivirus requires annual registration. Even the free version must be registered because Avast wants to be able to determine how many active users they have. This allows them to maintain enough update servers for all the users they have. There are two scenarios where Avast Free needs to be registered:
1) You have just installed Avast Free.
2) After 1 year you receive a message from Avast Free to re-register.

On-line registration is very simple and it’s the preferred method for all users of avast Free Antivirus 6.x installed on a computer with standard Internet connectivity. To perform on-line registration follow these steps:
Right-click the avast! system tray icon and select ‘Registration information’ from the menu, (more…)

We all know we should back up the information on our computers. We think about it, we wonder about it, then eventually plan to do it later.

The problem is, later may be too late. I am not trying to be overly dramatic, but backups are critical if your information is important. (more…)