John Hall a écrit :
Could the processor be overheating in the recent hot weather (which I
assume Brussels has also experienced)? If so, then when the weather is
cooler again the machine may be fine (though obviously a failure
whenever it's hot is tedious, so a replacement for the chip and/or fan
might be a good idea).

Thanks for your comment, John, but I think the problem is simply its
age. The startup files are corrupted and I will need the help of a
computer technician to try and salvage my e-mails, e-mail address book
and bookmarks.

I have not made progress with getting my new PC linked up yet because I
came back from a 10-day holiday in Spain just a couple of days ago.

Catching up on the NG during lunch break at work via Google Groups.

Colin Youngs
Brussels