"One of these days, I have to check the archives about how to disable that &#E*&#@ RealPlayer that loads every time I start up." Unless you want to keep Real Player, you can simple go to "Setting", "Control Panel", "Add/Remove Programs", Click on "Real Player", then click on "remove" and uninstall the blasted thing. I have no clue how to just disable on startup, but leave Real Player on your system so that it's usable. Darlene Burgess _______________________________________________________ The FREE service that prevents junk email http://www.mailshell.com The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com