check to see that there are no short cuts to my docs and my computer in the startup folver under "All Programs" in the start menu

what graphic software are you using?

what type of file are you manipulating?

how big is the file you are manipulating? file size and resolution?

failing that.. it normally says on the ram how fast it is.. if that software does not work, just look at the ram card

check windows updates for the latest direct x and direct draw components

well.. in theory u can use the same instalation but i would not recomend it.

move all data off one hard drive,and use that to do a clean instilation.

BEFORE you take the machine apart, make...

could be some dodgy software.. or when a virus scan is taking place... do u have a firewall.. if not.. you might be an open relay spamming the world for the benifit for a spammer...

although...

im sure there is software available to do this.. give google a try

how many computers are we talking about? how many users? desktops or laptops.. any netowrk?

go to http://www.bootdisks.com/ they have it all

if you did any ms updates recently, it could have updated your graphics card driver.. so check for latest drivers.

Also, go into your graphics card properties and check the refreash rates.. if you...

sounds like virus / spyware..

if you have system restore thing enabled, and you have a virus at the point that you create a restore point, then that virus will be stored forever.. even after you...

there should be an option to allow access for 5 mins, that is how it is in outlook 2003 and i remember outlook xp being the same.

outlook xp is not overly stable... i know its not a great answer.....