Every program or update you installed on your computer over the last few months is suspect. A new hardware device could be the culprit, but only if the problem started the instant you installed it. Also, do a software-uninstall cleaning twice a year, or as frequently as once a month if other family members download programs on the computer. Take preventive measures, and you can keep on downloading and installing new programs, just don't do it with such abandon. He has a radio show on KFI on Sundays 9-12 noon.
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A beta test is when a software company gives out a pre-release version of its software to be used by somebody like you. They might want you to report any bugs, or problems you have with the software, or they might not. As a beta tester, you will usually be given free software, or services of the product that you are testing in exchange for reviewing the product. I personally don't want to take a chance on getting any bugs. Save your personal info, completely uninstall the program, and only then install the new one from the ground up.