Computer questions

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Does it close down so I can get back to my start screen? I don't want to change anything permently right now. I'm confused enough.

[redbird]

Thanks for giving me reasons not to switch to 8 or 8.1. I know I would have the same problems you are having. I hope you'll find answers soon and learn how to use your new OS.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Thanks for giving me reasons not to switch to 8 or 8.1. I know I would have the same problems you are having. I hope you'll find answers soon and learn how to use your new OS.

Anyone who is familar with smart phones would probably love it. It looks like one with all the apps and stuff. I, however, am not.

I finally stumbled on how to close those silly windows. Not sure it's the right way but it worked for me.

Move the pointer to the top of the screen until it becomes a hand. Drag the screen to the left as far as you can. It shrinks into a small box and lives on that side until you close it. To close it, hover your mouse over it then right click. A small close box appears on the app. click close and it goes bye bye.

I found that out when I tried to turn the thing off. It popped up a message saying it wouldn't close because a certain app was running. I had no clue what app it was because I had opened none that I knew off. I ended up with two running split screen and then another one. I was so glad to finally discover how to close them.

My brother said I should have gotten windows 7. Yeah, now he tells me. I didn't want to go through this again in a few years though so am gonna stick it out. If I can get to my favorite sites and still do email, I'll be happy.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

More questions!

I have been using AVG for my virus protection. I did not uninstall Norton which came with my computer because it was free for 30 days. I left it in case there was a problem with the computer.

Now it seems Norton has installed itself and turned off my AVG. If I uninstall Norton, will my AVG work again? I can't even get it to open when I click it's icon.

Or would it be best to wait until Norton's 30 days are up? Help?

[Catty1]

OK.

Remove Norton.

Go to the Norton page here and download the Norton Removal Tool. The directions are there: https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/..._en_us?src=nrt

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Thanks catty. I'm having company this weekend so the new computer is stuck in its box under my bed until next week.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Finally got rid of Norton!!! I had to reinstall AVG but that's ok.

Thanks Catty1 and everyone for all your help. I'll probably be back!!!