My computer came with a 60 day trial of the basic Microsoft programs and I installed Open Office instead. Every time I do a windows update they tell me I need to download all the patches for these programs and when I did a scan with Trend Micro it also told me I needed to get these patches. Windows keeps telling me I need to update Outlook Junk e-mail filter, Excel viewer, and 3 for office 2003 - now I probably need to do the 3 for Office correct? But I don't have Outlook on here so not sure why it's telling me I have to patch that one also. Can I safely delete the Excel program without it having an effect on any other programs? Last - what is the current take on Outlook Express 7 and if I download it will it delete all the mail in my folders currently and the folders themselves plus addresses, etc - in other words do I need to back all that stuff up or at least make a list of the name of the folders I have been using. Okay that's it for the questions tonight. I probably won't be seeing any answers tonight as heading to bed shortly but will check in the a.m. Thanks - Dolores -- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe 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/