Yes, thanks. This is a consideration. I am in contact with my ISP who is going down the list of items to double check.

And I have put in an email to the manufacturer regarding some problems, to see if they have solutions. BUT I do have all the CDs... drivers and programs etc... and they would be more than happy to talk me through it on the phone, or even access my computer on the net and do it... it may come to that. I have a 3 year warranty with this notebook. Had it custom made for me, and made sure it included warranty against even stupid mistakes I might make LOL

Well, I recently copied all my files to dvds, cds so it wouldn't be tough to begin again right now. But I do want it fixed sooner than later.

I appreciate you being there, and all the energy and time you are obviously taking to think about my problems.

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