I found MY problem....some bugger downloaded a bunch of Yahoo Messenger and other Yahoo stuff.....this machine HATES Yahoo. Now, if I can just figure out why the upstairs machine refuses to get on line...I've tried shutting down both machines and disconnecting the modem and a System Restore upstairs. No joy. Also, the machine upstairs is refusing to recognize the approved/regisgered password. Damn him for letting people use our computers!!