jwhitens

Hi jcgriff2 and Bigfellla,
these are the answer to your questions:
1. I have had this computer over 2 years
2. The XP Pro is a full vesion, I purchased it
3. no. this was not a re-install, this is a new install
4. I did the install about 2 weeks ago
5. I let windows do all the work, the only thing I did was delete partitions
6. Was having problems with a few programs and wanted better security
7. I haven't installed any anti-virus software yet, can't get on the internet to install anything
8. no 3rd party firewall installed, just windows firewall for now
9. yes the windows firewall is on (enabled)
10. prior to the install, I had no problems with the internet as I do now
11. had no hardward ware issues or device manager flags of any kind.
My OS before I upgraded was Windows XP home version. Hope these answers will help, every day with this system the hair is greyer and greyer.