"Michele Smith" wrote in message
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I may, a big may, have finally figured it out part of it. What I have been
experiencing particularily with the internet connection using a high speed
modem is constant problems connecting, and when on, freeze ups. I've moved
the modem further away, and so far so good. However would the modem cause
the system to freeze up? Also, when shutting down I don't get the proper
shut down screen, just a blinking cursor, after which will invoke a scan
disk at start up. Furthermore, I find at times the system is slow. It all
seems random. Sometimes it's great, more than half the time it's a pain!!!

Sounds like you are running some version of Windows. Perhaps the modem
doesn't like your monitor also, or try a new cable.

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