You seem to have gathered a lot of useless answers on this question.
I think you may have a conflict between windows firewall and a virus protection program firewall. If both are attempting to work you will get a conflict and should turn one off. Usually the windows firewall as antivirus program will not work correctly if you turn off theirs.
As far as antivirus programs; the computer most likely came with a trial version of Norton (mine did). I have tried that in the past and found it too be a resource hog that really slows the computer. I have used McAfee for most of ten years and am generally very satisfied. Turning of some items like checking each website you go to makes it work quicker with seemingly little impact on its major functions.
A word of caution: don't sign up with mcafee for automatic renewal of their software. The program can be found much cheaper online that what they charge on their website. It's just that you have to spend some time looking. December is usually best to find a deal, or after January if you can wait. A three license program is best if you have a desktop and laptop or any combo of three or less.

1st: use a tripod and not a monopod if possible.
2nd: If you use HDR you may be able to manage the project without a CPL. Using HDR would also solve the under/over exposure question.

any clue what you want for the kit?

I have had HP photo printers for at least six years, have always used aftermarket cheap cartridges (hundreds) and have only had this happen twice and it turned out the cartridge electronics were defective in both cases.

Thanks MT. He is a very annoying creature. Saw someone bragging about the PITA's leaving and wondered why he was still here.

I absolutely hate the taste of Gatorade!!!

'Rotate Tall' is only to rotate photos on the cameras view screen so you don't have to turn the camera to view them.

So after all the drama, have you sold the camera?

There are no Conservative politicians in New York State.

That's funny. Too many people with too much time on their hands always ready to correct any little mistake (even if there wasn't a mistake made).

list it on ebay and I will bid.

We don't run the Erie Canal anymore, either.

Actually we do.
Today, it is part of the New York State Canal System. In 2000 the United States Congress designated the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor[2] to recognize the national significance of the canal system as the most successful and influential human-built waterway and one of the most important works of civil engineering and construction in North America.[2] Mainly used by recreational watercraft in the recent past, the canal saw an upsurge in commercial traffic in 2008.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erie_Canal

And trust me, no govt entity in New York pays its own way.

Wrong. I downloaded cs2 and it works. I never purchased cs2 or any other nor did the download site ask if I had.