Hugh, if Patricia is using a copy of xp pro then she can't use IE7. It's one of MS's validation tools against piracy, same goes for wmp11 and the latest version of windows live messenger. Peter Kaulback Hugh Vandervoort wrote: > I assume you're using IE7? > It sounds as though you have some sites blocked by your Hosts file or IE > security. > In IE Tools/Options/Security, see what sites are restricted. > Open C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts and see if there's a list of > sites being blocked. It's quite possible that the "File not found" is > just a web ad. > > > Patricia wrote: > >> :Thanks guys, I have installed both the Java and the ActiveX (both were >> missing) but it hasn't soved the problem. I also notice that I can't click >> on reply to any emails that contain graphics or a colored background. It >> just times out before it is sent. >> >> Also when log into my photobucket account I get the page o.k but in the >> middle I get a small version of the internet explorer "file not found' page >> >> Patricia > ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts.