Thanks, will it matter that much if I just use Add/Remove programs uninstaller, reboot, Avast Uninstall Utility in safe mode, reboot? My installation of 7.x free stopped talking and I thought upgrading to 8 free might fix it but it did not. I’m intending to do a clean install of 7.0.1474 free and when I’m bored of the GUI upgrade to 8 free. I’m still a big fan of 7.x interface and design! I hope using this “Cleanup Tool” might make the talking come back? Yes the Sounds settings are all ticked and the Volume is not muted…