Hi, I have known 2 people who have had this problem over the last couple of weeks, and both times it turned out to be a virus. Have you done a virus scan recently? (with updated definitions) If not, that's the first thing I would try. Michele Sayer The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along with the OpenOffice CD... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml