Many thanks Bob I will try all you have suggested and let you know how I get on

P.S We are using XP and IE 6 because hubs doesn't like the newer versions of Internet explorer

For a while we keep hearing a little pop in the background, like you get with a pop up :roll: It happens quiet frequently, its ok if the speakers are off I don't hear it. My bro in-law has said it is a pop under, any ideas on how to find and remove what ever is causing it? Many thanks for any help, ...