Hello mate. Cheers for the advice: however: just started the computer up and *touch wood* it all seems to be bloody functioning ok. Pages are d/l fine. All pics present, adverts displaying ok and speed is normal...so far.

I've checked norton and everything is as it should be: all set to default/recommended like normal. I haven't changed anything since I posted last, switched the comp off (as I went out) and have booted back up again.

Fookin thing !!

I'll re-post if it starts t obe annoying again.
Thanx again for the advice.