GeneK

Look at the program "XPlite" if you wish to delete XP components [actually hidden I think since you can recover them]. GeneK

Take a look at CD Burner ProXP ] Cd Burner Pro Xp . Despite the name, it also handles DVD burners plus ISO formats and will create a bootable disc. Gene

Free firewall: Zone Alarm or Sygate. Free Anti-Virus: free version of AVG. Add Blocker: Too many to mention. Gene

I see all the posts which like various defragmentation programs which you have to buy. This similiar discussion has occured in many forums I have viewed. What is lacking in all are reasonable tests conducted by a third party with no axe to grind. The main point is to defrag every week-10 days with whichever you wish [and have installed]. I use XP's built in defragmentation program. I have never seen anything convincing enough to justify buying another [20 to 70 bucks]. I just want the file system shaped up. Fancy graphics and endless options in the "buy me, I am better than the others" do not appeal to me. Gene