i have recently started using a pc running windows 98 after a period of inactivity. when i last used it all was fine, now that i have come to use it again (4 months having elapsed) i firstly found that my isp didnt recognise me, some may say thats not a bad idea- lol, and i had to resign. that was the start of the problem, having successfully signed up and dialled in thats as far as i got, .... i got connected but could not get to a `homepage` or any other page for that.. each time i clicked on the IE icon i got the IE setup wizard. which ran its course only to tell me that i had the latest version already installed. it does it every time..... and whenever i attempt access via a favourites link or msn channell or any other programme for that matter i get the error message " command line option syntax error".. now i know that this error message is synonymous with microsoft office 2000, but i dont have that installed and never have. i have managed to negotiate to windows update by the back door but that doesnt offer any solution. now some of you may be asking how i managed to get to this discussion forum.... 2nd pc is the answer.... anyone got any solution for me please.... many thanks .... Tony