Hi Tom, In addition to getting some more RAM into your system (512mb is min. w/XP)- I'd also suggest downloading & running Spybot: Search & Destroy (kolla.de) & Lavasoft's Adaware. Many times it's spyware using up the resources... FYI, Lynn The NOSPIN Group is now accepting donations to help defer the costs of providing PCBUILD and our website. Visit http://freepctech.com to donate using PAYPAL