I had a 10 year old computer running XP, got a new one because I understand XP is going away in April as far as the updates etc. The old computer could not take an upgrade.(only 256MB, yes MB in Ram.) My understanding of Tech. things and operating systems, and what not is VERY basic. So please be kind and speak to me like I am an idiot because in this regard, I am.
My Problem is this, I have been using Avast for several years now and love it. I started with free and have since upgraded to paid basic and now the Pro version in 2013. On my XP, OS the 2014 update had been installed and was purring along like a top. I transferred ALL of my XP files to the new computer that is running Windows 7. I came here to find out how to let it (Avast program) know that I was a paid subscriber with a current licence file. (Because I have several months on this licence I am hoping I can find a way to fix my problem) Apparently my transferring brought over all versions of Avast and installed. It opened fine when I booted the new computer, but...I am getting mixed messages from Avast. It tells me I am running an old version of Avast and to update. When I try to run the update it says that all of my updates are good for the 2014 format but yet, will keep telling me that I am running an old version (06) and to update.
I am not sure, but I think I need to uninstall everything and reinstall 2014. I just don't know if this is correct thinking or not, and if it is just how do I do that. I don't want to loose my current license and pay the fee again, yet how can I get just the 2014 info off of my old computer and into the new one without all the old program of Avast transferring over also. It looks like one built on top of the other, and like I said before, I am an idiot when it comes to the tech-e-tech side of things.
I appreciate any help you can give me, and If I have not given you enough information, just let me know and I will tell you as much as I can.