Dave, Details are below: OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Manufacturer LENOVO System Model 2623DDU System Type X86-based PC Processor x86 Family 6 Model 14 Stepping 8 GenuineIntel ~1995 Mhz BIOS Version/Date LENOVO 79ETE1WW (2.21 ), 05.02.2008 SMBIOS Version 2.4 Standard Windows firewall is installed only. No any SpyWare etc. Everything worked before the update. May be this update turned on some options in IE or somewhere else - I don't know. If you advice I can try to play with IE or Firewall options (or what ever else) ... Vadim