In a message dated 8/15/2006 11:21:14 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, JYoung6180@aol.com writes: Did you happen to notice if when this was happening the activity light was active on your computer--you know -- the little green light that shows there is activity? I wonder if this is happening when something is going on in the background like you spyware or virus checker running? Maybe it is overloading the system? Joan No, I didn't Joan but the next time it happens I will try to be more aware and will also check the event log. Nancee, Ca.