Thanks to all those who replied, we suspect the problem is the network cable from my router to the PC, it's quite a long cable and goes into another room, and there is a part of it which looks a bit suspect where it's got a bit squashed where it's had something heavy put on it, so a replacement cable is probably worth trying there I think. Thanks again. cheers Matthew -- Message sent from an IYONIX www.iyonix.com Using RISC OS 5 : RISC OS Open Ltd www.riscosopen.co.uk --- To alter your preferences or leave the group, visit //www.freelists.org/list/iyonix-support Other info via //www.freelists.org/webpage/iyonix-support