i just got a new comp with windows xp......i was and still am primarly a mac user....cause of work....but i needed a new comp and i couldnt afford getting a new mac with out being totally broke......windows xp is pretty good....but i was beginning to notice that after wanting to customize and get rid of things i dont need.......i cant seem to figure out how to do that......i find a few things about it annoying.....like having msn messenger....so what you are saying is that its gonna be a pain in the ass to get rid of it?.......its retardeed if you cant shut it on or off........but its nice to finally have some speed back........super high res pics.......here i come nnuu