You need to specify which version of Windows is on this pc, plus, really you need to post to a "general" group for that flavor of Windows.
I'd make sure to run an antivirus to rule out a pc virus. Keep in mind this *may* need a Windows repair or re-install at the worst case.
It also depends on whether you have a very recent *backup* of your system.
For Windows 98 : These links are for your newsreader / Outlook Express.
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
or for other newsreader
nntp://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
for Windows XP:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
or for other newsreader
nntp://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
for Windows Me :
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsme.general
or for other newsreader
nntp://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsme.general
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Maurice N
MVP Windows - Shell / User
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