Thanks folks, I actually have ad-aware already and I'll run it later to see what it finds. I've never disabled Java because it seems to cause more problems than it solves, and I've never used a pop-up killer, because I hardly ever see pop-ups. I guess that's why I was so surprised to see that one. Anyway, at least it doesn't seem to be some cunning new ploy by Rosity to sell college degress. mac