I sometimes use a small hardware testing program called TS-test to see if any of my hardware is failing. I can't seem to find it on the net at the moment to give you a link, but it does help to let you know whether your problem is a hardware or software one. The free version I use doesn't test everything, but tests alot. I've diagnosed lots of problems in the past using this program (on a floppy) and saved hours of troubleshooting. This way at least you'd have a good idea whether your problem is hardware or software related. Maybe someone else could give you a link to either this program or something very similar? Or maybe you could do a google search? Failing that, if you contact me via email, I could send it to you. Worth a try I'd say, then you'd know where you are. Good luck. Michele Sayer >I don't know how to get my question answered. I am new and green. My home computer keeps freezing on me. It is about 7 years old. What can I do? Thank you for your help. Pam Gutierrez --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.576 / Virus Database: 365 - Release Date: 30/01/2004 The NOSPIN Group provides a monthly newsletter with great tips, information and ideas: NOSPIN-L, The NOSPIN Magazine Visit our web site to signup: http://freepctech.com