That's too bad you had problems. I love it. I don't use any Windows or Microsoft programs on my primary laptop. I do use a Windows laptop for vidding only but otherwise I try to stay off the net with it since Windows is a virus magnet and I don't care for their programs. :) I do love my Corel vidding program so until I find a Linux vidding program I like as well, I'll keep that other laptop as a backup.