Nicki: I have two suggestions: 1. Dump some of those fonts. Fonts are like molasses in your machine. I think any more than 40 - 50 will cause problems. Do you really need 100? 2. Disable Microsoft Office Fast Find, this is known to hog resources and cause a slow down. Richard Innes Auckland New Zealand [log in to unmask] --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.237 / Virus Database: 115 - Release Date: 3/7/2001 "Hold No Punches.." Rode brings you great shareware/freeware programs with his honest opinions in this weekly column. http://freepctech.com/rode