In late Feb 2007 or early March, my wife let Windows Update install this
software. Didn't really notice much with it until the last 3-4 days when my
firewall, Kerio, asks for permission every morning (I power down at night)
to access the internet.

Why would it, all of a sudden, be wanting to call in every day?? Is there
anyway to get rid of this new version or is that even advisable?

Thanks,
Ed