Oops, pushed a button somewhere... Get an alternate boot CD or something that might be happier with older hardware, such as Damn Small Linux or PuppyLinux. Simon <blockquote type="cite">On 9 May 2010 10:32, "Simon Greenwood" <<a href="mailto:sfgreenwood@gmail.com">sfgreenwood@gmail.com</a>> wrote: It's more likely that some hardware on the PC is causing a problem. Get an alternate boot CD, which should give you a clue > > On 9 May 2010 08:07, "NTLWorld" <<a href="mailto:b.drake@ntlworld.com">b.drake@ntlworld.com</a>> wrote: > > Hi there .... > > A while bac... </blockquote>