I am still using Windows 98 & a dial up modem. Generally my computer works fairly well...if I allow my dialup connection box to stay connected. I don't know how to explain this without sounding silly, but my connection box wants to dominate my computer. If I disconnect, my programs freeze, & the computer refuses to shut down or reboot until I do it manually. If I try to open a Word document without allowing connection it freezes & will not open...until I connect. If I attempt to do any work offline the connection box keeps coming up or it stays opened in the center of the screen & refuses to close. As long as I stay connected my computer does whatever I ask of it...including shutting down. Any suggestions? Jan -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk