and I get a error msg about "winsock", I got a "fix" from another forum, but don't know how to permanently fixthis pesty issue...not a tech so plain language if someonecan help this old fella!thanks1 person needs an answerI do too

baron70 , First I want you do get a Reg cleaner. the best one that is free is called CCleaner I love it and use it all the time. Second make sure you have a virus program on your computer. If not get AVG again its free to use and is great program to use. If that dosn't work try the steps below. I found this on another forum and it might work for you. [If you have suddenly lost your internet connection after removing spy-ware (such as NewDotNet, and Commonname) the following steps will help restore your connection. This works for Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP. 1.) Download WinsockFix.zip. (by: Option^Explicit) http://members.shaw.ca/installations/WinsockFix.zip 2.) UnZip WinsockFix.zip (Pay close attention to where the file is extracted to.) 3.) Run WinsockFix.exe. 4.) Click the Fix button. This program will clean up your TCP/IP connection and rebuild the database. After the program is complete, reboot and your problems should be resolved. ---------------------- WinSock Fix Winsock and TCP Repair Utility This Utility Restores Registry Keys, that may become corrupt after Removing the Host Program that Modified them.] ----------- The Winsockfix Utility will: 1.) Detect your current Operating System 2.) Release the IP address, taking you "Offline" 3.) Reset the TCP stack using Netsh.exe (Windows XP only) 4.) Delete the current Registry TCP and Winsock Values 5.) Import new "Working" Registry Values 6.) Backup any Current "Hosts" file 7.) Replace the "Hosts" file with a default one 8.) Reboot the Computer Good Luck!Please rate me up if you find my post helpful. Thank you!

Adamjy, thanks for your assistance. I use ccleaner regularly, also avg....I got the winsock fix utilitya few weeks ago and have been running it whenever I get the winsock error msg...was hoping fora permanent fix. I haven't had a prob for a few days, so mebbe it is fixed now!?thanks againbaron