This might be of interest to others on the list, sounds like you may have a worm that has infested your PC. The Straight Dope has excellent resources, including where to check your PC for free on-line, you can find the discussion and various links at this link: http://tinyurl.com/89yf5 Good Luck Kim Bueler '75Gremlin X 360V8 > Sorry for the OT, but I know some of you folks are FAR > more in the know about computer threats/security and > adware/virus issues. PLEASE respond directly to my Email > address so everyone else doesn't have to read every > response. > > John > johnrosa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > >