Hi, I can think of quite a few possible causes, but the most obvious that comes to mind is a driver problem. Have you updated all the drivers for your system? (start/control panel/system/hardware/device manager) Have you downloaded all the windows updates? this may not be your problem at all, but this is as good a place as any to start. HTH Michele Sayer --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.590 / Virus Database: 373 - Release Date: 16/02/2004 PCBUILD's List Owners: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>