> > OTOH if all it's doing is launching 4 of its own browsers then that is > > something up with which I can put for a few days > > You aren't doing any online banking with that > computer, are you ? Like managing your PayPal account or bidding Peter, yes, I see your wagging finger. You're quite right of course to remind me of the responsibility I have to other web users. Heaven forfend that I join the ranks of the canaille who use no protection at all and spread their muck around. For the time being I'm using another PC on-line until number one son is clean For a variety of reasons I can't give it the attention it requires right now. A new browser is definitely on the cards (probably Opera or Firefox), and will more than likely stick with XP......for now _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist