Hi there, as you know windows can load, at start-up, some small applications. These can be volume control ad some antivurus etc. My Windows also load a firewall, Zone Alarm. I would like to know if it is possible to choose to load Zone Alarm before any other programs. Regards Francesco Cembrola UK -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist