Dear Harve, We certainly understand the inconvenience this may have caused if you are experiencing difficulty using the Chromebook. Chromebook operates, or works just like any other laptop, it comes with a web or cloud base OS that is fast, secure, and easy to use and is becoming a popular choice for young and old users alike because of these features. Internet security or antivirus software is integrated, no need to purchase the software or application separately. Besides being a low-cost and lightweight laptop, it supports thousands of popular computing applications, both in Chrome and Android, and Linux applications as well. Since it is a web base OS it does require a Google or Gmail account and an internet connection to use or operate it properly. If this is your first experience with a Chromebook, I recommend using the HELP file incorporated within the OS. To access HELP, please click your profile picture on the Notification Bar, located on the lower right-hand corner of the home screen then click the question mark icon or widget. For more help, please visit Google Support webpage at: https://www.google.com/chromebook/howto/. Should you need further assistance, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I will be more than glad to help. Or you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/. Thank you for choosing an ASUS product. Regards, Rodel ASUS Customer Loyalty