"When I click on to the Internet I get a message that says I have wasted space in my folders and ask if I want to compact now..." This dialog box is very probably and typical of Outlook Express, which stores alldownloaded e-mails. It's date base or storage files will need compacting for as we delete some of these files the space is left blank between the "saved" files as we delete some of these. By compacting you do no harm and save space on your HDD(hard drive). Armando I wish you good health and much happiness, today and always. ________________________________________________ PeoplePC: It's for people. And it's just smart. http://www.peoplepc.com UNSUBSCRIBE by sending email to triadtechtalk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the Subject field. To VIEW/CHANGE your subscription status go to //www.freelists.org/webpage/triadtechtalk