Software Programs May Require Annual Program Updates. Use http://filehippo.com: 1. Adobe reader 2. Java 3. Adobe Flash and shockwave for IE, Chrome and Firefox 4. Adfender 5. SpywareBlaster 6. Itunes 7. Free Youtube Downloader http://dvdvideosoft.com 8. Free Youtube to MP3 Converter http://dvdvideosoft.com 9. YAWCam may need to be reinstalled after Java update 10. MalwareBytes 11. VLC Media player 12. Firefox 13. Google Chrome Security programs that require frequent update to definitions: 1. Avast Antivirus 2. Adfender 3. SpywareBlaster 4. MalwareBytes Udates always cause instability. The firewall pops up and needs a response from the user. Use the extended supported release of browser software like Firefox: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/organizations/all/ https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/all.html Or Google Chrome: https://www.google.com/chrome/business/browser/ Google Chrome updates can be annoying. I attempt to stop the updates by: Booting into safe mode then delete the update folder found in C:\Program files\Google Whenever possible, program updates should be installed while disconnected from the Internet. Download the program file first. Then run the update from the downloaded file. Important udates to definitions in security software are done while connected to the Internet. Avoid updating and registering cracked software. The updated version is likely to become deactivated. When using cracked software while connected to the Internet, always keep the firewall running. The firewall prevents the cracked software from becoming deactivated. Office 2010 needs to be reset every 180 days (approx. every 6 months). The instructions for how to reset Office 2010 is in: 1. Stuff >Rearm Office 2. Stuff >Help >Help Office 2010 is not activated