>Another good suggestion... thanks!

Besides Adaware, Adwatch etc. I also run "regedit" (Win 2k).

Go to  "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run"

I examine the list of programs that are starting when I boot.  If I don't
think the program is really needed, I delete it.   The system boots a lot
faster.

Also look in the "startup" directories (may be more than one) for junk you
don't need.

Jay

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