Thanks, Exe, but I did the change a few weeks ago. So the screen resolution question remains.

I suggest you try 1024 x 758 (which is my laptop setting) and see what you get (with 32 bit colour). It should give you a small demo screen to see what the effect is. You may also get a time out message asking you to confirm the change. If it's not what you want, change it back again, but I think the 1024 x 758 is the usual default setting.

If you are using an LCD screen it's best to use the native resolution to avoid blurring. This is normally the highest resolution Windows will allow you to set it to. If text appears too small at this setting you can change the system font to a larger size.

Tried 1024 x 758 but after a while I found everything too expanded and not fitting the screen so I've switched back to 1280 x 768. Thanks anyway guys. TOK

Another problem with AVG 2011 free version. Both myself and wife had AVG on our laptops for several months with no problem. Last week we both upgraded to AVG 2011.
All was well for 3 days on my system (Vista) and then AVG just was not there. It had disappeared leaving just the shortcut. A message came up telling me the file had been moved. On checking it was not on my system.
I had to download it again. The following day my wife also had the same problem, (she is also on Vista) AVG had disappeared.
I understand from someone in IT that several people have had a problem putting the new AVG on, but they have not heard of our problem.
I have been told it is probably a virus that disables any anti virus that is doing the rounds. Anyone else heard about this.
Will try to remove it with the Microsoft Malicious software tool. Will update this post when done.

I don't know about that, Greekman, but I disabled the link scanner in the new version a day or two back and that sure does give it a bit more va va voom. It's running like it used to again now.

After reading your post Hilary I disable the link scanner and my two PC's are still on a go slow. Thinking of going to Avast but hoping that AVG sort it out first, it's been such a good anti virus system for such a long time, don't want to dump it just yet.

I was on Avast pre going to AVG. I do like AVG better, but will wait and see if the problem with AVG can be removed.

Back in Aug, I had asked for help in restoring/transfering audio tapes to CDs. Pleased to report the project is going well. Thanks to Hillary and johnuk76 who put up some useful links.

The tapes have been repaired and I've been transferring the contents on to my PC using a phono cable and the line-in facility of my sound card. Using Audacity, I've managed to improve the quality of the sound by removing hiss and some unwanted noise. Very satisfying!

Regarding post 9232.

Found following on my PC. 1 virus...FakeVimes.
Explanation given.....Variants of FakeVimes may disable certain security applications by modifying registry data. It adds a registry subkey named "Image File Execution Options" for a target application name to run "SVCHOST.EXE" when the related executable is requested. Note that many of the files listed are security applications while some are associated with other rogues as well.

Microsoft Malicious software tool appears to have removed it. So hopefully my AVG will stay this time.

Looking to treat myself, saw this but want to know is there somewhere cheaper to buy it, or even a better machine available thats still cheaper??

Changed to Avast and speed back to 'normal'.
If/when AVG sorts itself out I will try it again.

Once again I confirm that I'm not having any problems so far with 2011 on Win 7 though I'll be happy when they do away with the update banner you get everytime you open the interface.
However I am confused by some of the arguments expressed above. These products are used to protect our machines from outside influences and if that takes up a bit of time so be it. I don't see the point of installing protection and then switching off various components simply to speed it up. Likewise installling a product which provides a lower level of protection might speed things up but is that what we really want?
I don't know what level of protection Avast provides but if someone can confirm that it is equal to AVG I'll certainly give it a try.

Avast in my mind is as good as AVG infact i have totally changed over all of our machines.

Just had a look at Avast free and in their own words it provides "the minimum" level of protection and does not provide protected web surfing which is the bit of AVG which seems to be causing some people speed problems.

Of course they do, because they want you to buy the Pro version, just like AVG.

iiwarm,

Some people might think they need all the bells and whistles but, personally, I just need a good virus scanner with up to date definitions. All the net nanny stuff is just a pain in the backside imo.

The old AVG worked perfectly well for my needs and I'd be happy to roll back to it quite frankly.

Hilary
I can see your point of view. Trouble with these things is that you only know how good they are when you get infected and then it's too late of course.
For the first time ever the new version of AVG stopped me going onto a dubious site (no not one of them! streaming TV) which the old one always let through.
Whether you want this to happen or not is a matter of opinion as you say but it was good to see evidence that it works and, in my case, with no speed cost.

The new October Newsletter for their customers (and friends) is now out at Computer Doctors' web site.

However, I noticed there are some quite interesting comments on AV related topics, including 'Flash Cookies', that you might like to read in their previous one, the September issue.

Check it out HERE

Also, the September issue gives the following links:

10 Fun Microsoft Facts You Might Not Know
http://mashable.com/2010/07/17/microsoft-facts/

10 Fascinating Facts You Didn't Know About Apple
http://mashable.com/2010/07/08/10-apple-facts/

10 Websites for Puzzles, Brain Teasers and Riddles
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-websites-puzzles-brain-teasers-and-riddles/

The Top 10 Free Time Wasting Sites on the Net
http://freebies.about.com/od/710/tp/timewasting.htm

10 Google Services That Dont Get the Limelight They Deserve
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-google-services-limelight/

10 Awesome Webcam Feeds From Around the World
http://mashable.com/2010/05/05/webcam-feeds/

Top 10 Tips for Great Pictures
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=317&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=40994

10 Top Tips to Save Space on Your Hard Drive (HDD)
http://mintywhite.com/windows-7/7maintenance/10-top-tips-save-space-hard-drive-hdd/

10 Great Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/11/10-great-ways-to-jumpstart-your.html

Kevin Rose's 10 Tips for Entrepreneurs
http://www.readwriteweb.com/start/2010/02/kevin-rose-10-tips-for-entrepreneurs.php

Top 10 Blogs That Will Brighten Your Day
http://mylifescoop.com/top-10/2010/06/top-10-blogs-that-will-brighten-your-day.html

Top Ten Lists Of Everything!
http://www.top10land.com/

Ladies and Gentlemen:

If you are in the habit of using open WiFi hotspots, you should read this. As much a study in human psychology as computer security, and an entertaining read even if it doesn't seem to apply to you.

Herding Firesheep

MM