Thanks everyone for the help. I've now downloaded V9 of AOL, which of course since I was on V7 isn't the same, but at least it's something I'm somewhat familiar w/ & will eventually be able to figure out the new features. Strangely enough, in the favorites section it didn't have the current favorites but favorites from 4 years ago. Tres strange.
I went to the Grisoft site to download the AVG software. It's $38.95 for a 2-year subscription for AVG Professional & $69.95 for AVG Internet Security. Given it's just me (ie, 1 computer) & I'll be on FIOS next week if all goes well ('borrowing' the neighbor's wifi signal this week), which one do I need? Also, AVG has anti-spyware software available as well. Any thoughts on that? Up to now I was using ad-aware I think.
The adapter company tech lady told me that the p/usb adapter was plug-n-play & should work w/ Vista, and I said obviously it doesn't or I wouldn't be calling. She kept putting me on hold to talk to someone else, and I asked the someone else to call me. No call back yet, which doesn't surprise me, but they gave me a case # if I call again. Vista recognizes the printer, but on the software install says it didn't go through. When I click on the details it says Sharp printer & user canceled, but I didn't cancel anything. Just clicked on install driver.
As long as I'm asking for your help, when I get FIOS next week & wifi capabilities throughout my apartment, do I need to buy something to 'lock down' the signal - ie, prevent others from borrowing it? I know - mean given I'm using someone's in the neighborhood this week, but still.
Geesh - even Word looks different. Don't know if that's due to Vista or time marching on. Probably I should upgrade my laptop/software/hardware a lot more than every gazillion years.
Timing is everything - and mine per the norm is bad. I'm at the midst of busy time for trade show (if anyone's going to be at NAB in Vegas next month let me know), so trying to sort out new software & hardware now - yikes. Oh well, after the learning curve it will be cool.
Of course this being FT, perhaps I should hold a "Come Show Sharon How to Use Her Computer Do" at my place at the beach. Booze & food provided
Cheers.