ok thanks so much jephree, you are so smart i wish i knew alot of stuff like you do, oh well, i guess i have to keep learning and learning lol

i noticed that the belarc site said something about me having a 2.5 out of a 10 on something, but I dunno what it could be, what is that all about??

CIS Benchmark Score click Details

It lists everything imaginable on your computer settings that might be a security risk.

Have a look at the Details. Most of these settings most of us would never use or even be aware of.

My listing is 3.13% & I pay really close attention to my settings.
Alot of those settings are for networked computers.

As long as you pass the first section:

Service Packs and Hotfixes

I would say you are OK.

Anyway thanks for the thanks & I didn't know anything about computers before I started hanging out at places like this. Google is a great teacher as well

lol yea it is