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Many thanks to those who answered my question. I guess Decemebr 31 triggered the error messages. I had to download a new version of WD and things seem OK now. ************************************************************************************ Windows Defender is Microsoft's free anti-spyware software. It does a very good job and I use it on my laptop. I don't believe it comes installed on computers. So whoever had it before you must have put it on. There is a beta version that just expired on Dec. 31. That might be the reason for your message. You can install the latest version. Just do a Google search for Windows Defender. Be aware that before installing, your computer will have to communicate with Microsoft servers to validate your version of Windows. I'm not sure the implications of running on a system that doesn't validate properly. Also, don't use it if you are using Windows 2000. Defender is no longer supported for 2000. ********************************************************************************************* Windows Defender is a legitimate product, one that Microsoft purchased when it acquired GIANT Corp. It is an integral part of Windows Vista, and is available as an add-on to earlier versions of Windows, such as XP or 2000. Essentially, it is a spyware removal tool. There is an informative article in Wikipedia, and also information on Microsoft's website. If you are already running a third party anti-spyware program, you probably should avoid using Defender, since there have been reported incidents of multiple programs failing to work together amicably. If you have Vista, you already have Defender and may not need a third party program. Kathy Hintz, SLMS Librarian, Etc St. Patrick's Aademy Catskill, NY kmhintz@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------