You are given the option of what type of format to save the file. ANSI and Unicode and I believe one other, but you want to save it as ANSI.
Yes, your picture is your avatar, which by the way is beautiful.
To post your Signature:
Please go to PROFILE on the top of the main forum page > Modify Profile > Forum Profile Information > Signature. Enter information about your system like the Operating System (OS), RAM, browser, security software, what version and product of Avast and firewall you use and other items you wish to mention. See my signature or others as an example. The purpose of this is so that we can offer pertinent advice. Thank you.