i know that it's more than likely operator error than anything else but here is(are) my problem(s):
1. still can't access windows updates, have posted this b4, tried all the fixes, no joy..grrrr
2. "install on demand has detected an error", i seem to get all the time at sites i go to,

W98SE
Norton System Works 2000 v3.0
Zone Alarm
Adsubtract
Adaware
IE5.0
thanks folks! i would do a complete re-install if i had a clue!!