its a real old banger...in london terms..what was loaded on it win3.1....do you have another hard drive?if so use it..by the time we are all finished your pc will be the top of the range..ghiax turbo i pc 2 drive sliding doors for cd/s with a/con fans and central heating even bg may want it...maybe this post ...needs to be re-post to refresh newcomers and all...this problem will be solved...its something silly............thats causing this..