I agree with Guitta, I have had 3 different OS systems in the past few years and I have only graphics programs on my computer, no games either,I have email and virus software, other than that it is clean and I have found working this way is the best for all my software. I really think the way you handle your computer makes a huge difference. Mike's computer, has no programs on it other than the OS XP and his AutoCAD, everything else is gone, he is not hooked to the internet, basic and has never, ever had a problem and if any of you who know AutoCAD, will know it is a program that can cause huge problems due to calculations that need to be done. Those who use their computers for lively hood income and not for playing, or listening to music or whatever will always do better with a clean computer. Sharen