every time i turn on my pc from cold and try to connect to the internet my pc stalls and freezes up.i either have to wait or ctrl alt del to get out of it.once i have gone through this procedure it will connect up first time every time i try .if i switch off my system the pattern starts all over again.when it is going through the isp log on it seems be unusually slow stepping through the different messages then stalls.this has me totally baffled i have reinstalled windows and isp more than once but still the same problem. system spec: amd 1ghz ficaz11e mainboard seagate 20gb ata100 h/drive geforce 2 mx conexant hsf modem (dm-56v14hsf) could this be the modem ?? thanks in advance GARRY _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com