a special thanks to everyone who sent well wishes while my computer was being fixed.

I can now happily report that the anti virus software has been installed and is working beautifully.

I can also report that my computer is running alot faster and smoother now, and that I have been pop up free (save for a few warnings about viruses from the anti virus software) for a full 5 hours ^-^

I'm still looking for the software to my scanner, but once I find it, Ill be able to share all the 'retty' little doodles I drew on paper towels...however dont expect any more because my boss said to stop :/

well, thats all I can think of to say for now. back to looking for the software...**starts digging through unusable 15 year old software for a pinball game >.<**