downloading windows 7 without antivirus software on my Laptop, and would like to know what to expect if I wait a while to obtain any free or purchase new antivirus softwware package to replace expired AVG Free Antivirus...events

Well for 1st things. i dont recommend downloading windows OS's atall 2nd you can install a OS with no AV installed but its much better and safer to download a AV 1st before formatting and installing a new OS.

Hi Lee Mack, you can download andinstall the following free antivirus program: Microsoft Security Essentialshttp://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/ Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials is a free* download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. Its easy to tell if your PC is secure when youre green, youre good. Its that simple. Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background so that you are free to use your Windows-based PC the way you wantwithout interruptions or long computer wait times.Sean Zhu - MSFT