Unfortunately, Dark is correct. Everytime I update MB I get the free upgrade trial whether I want it or not. When it gets close to expiring (within 5 days or so) I start getting popups. They appear regardless of what I'm doing (such as playing a game). I have to alt-tab out to close the little ad. Annoying as F**k. And @dcollins, Please explain why information about a person's computer would be relevant to the problem. I've installed the free version on my current computer but I did buy the premium on my last computer 7-8 ;years ago. @PureCode. Yes, It is an awesome AV app. But it has become too "in your face". The free premium is nice but if I wanted it I would have bought it. I din't ask for it to be installed on my current machine and it is really pissing me off that I can't go 30 mins without a popup that requires me to alt-tab out of whatever I'm dong to close this annoying message. I find it sad that they have resorted to such desperate means to generate money. And the link that dcollins gives (which I didn't click on). I ask again..why?