By using XP 'Restore', I was able to get back to normal.. I wish I was more of an expert to address this better. i DO remember it got rid of something that did not allow me to do certain things like play 'POGO' games, (POGP.COM) avid poker and chess freak. Maybe I'll try it again, and get more specific info! It is a great program. (Now if it would only flush the DNS resolver files, and events log..) LOL.. Nah..It's fine like it is....