Marque, I am most distressed by this (the fact that it happened again). I have contacted Tripod and I believe that a 3rd party pop up is involved in this mess. Tripod replied to my first contact and said that they NEVER install Gator or any other software via pop up or page visit. They suggested that a third party pop up is the culprit and asked that if anyone can identify the popup they will see what can be done to quash it so that it is stopped. In the mean time I am seeking another place to handle my files. Laver's place was suggested to me by admin here at renderosity and I did indeed sign up with them. They are ones that I had the FTP propblems with. They have an FTP login on their site and it will not accept my login, I have emailed them but recieved no response...