Andy, Simply put, a computer "virus" is exactly what is sounds like: a program designed to make you computer "sick". Your computer can "catch" it through "infected" files. A virus can be relatively benign or very destructive. There are virus-check programs that will give your computer a "checkup" periodically; check your local retailer. Stacie _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.