joanann it worked, i followed your instructions, and yes, iGoogle was gone, thanks a millions, paul, i tried several sites and was successful with them all, i have AVG which updates itself regularly i haven't run a virus scan on my computer for some time as i thought that AVG would protect me, it's some time since i ran one that i have forgotten how it's done, would you advise me to run one, if so, can you give me the path to follow, thanks, travel safely, joe.