Joyce's post (clipped) <<<< DDE Server Window: iexplore.exe - application error >>>. Hi, the following microsoft KB article should help. http://tinyurl.com/7ddg9 basically it appears you need updates to your winxp or internet explorer or both I am not sure. I do not see any connection between your internet connection speed and the error msg. HTH---Venkat Visit our website regularly for FAQs, articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more http://freepctech.com