These were pics that are kept in C:\Documents and Settings\My name\My Documents\My Pictures. When I want to change to a different selection of pics,I remove the folder of " My pictures" from the above and replace it with another of the same name but with my new selection for "My Pictures slideshow" in it. I then go to the list of available selections, 3D Flower Box, 3 D pipes,3D Flying Objects etc. and choose " My pictures slideshow". It has always defaulted to the current folder listed above under " my Documents" as "My Pictures". However this time, on this computer, it isn't doing that. It is still defaulting to the Christmassy ones which are no longer stored there. I have never had this happen before and it is frustrating to me. Thanks eveyone for your suggestions. Hopefully I can soon get it. ivamae

D A, I will rid myself of the screen saver and change all to NEVER. As for the RAM, I don't really understand why it is an issue...... AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD BEFORE THAT IT IS...... What must I do to get more RAM? I am a person who does absolutely NOTHING important with my computer. My computer is for fun. I have lots of saved crafty stuff in my documents.... Many envelopes in there....Lots of Bookmarks and of course some pictures. I disk scan often and also defrag. You mention configuring the startup and services to disable all unnecessary application entries from running. Does that mean to do more than just eliminate what shows on the START menu? I do not have much on the START menu. So what should I get rid of to get more RAM? --------------------------- Zep, not too long ago my computer was doing non-stop buzzing noices. Sounded like when a fly buzzes around your head. Everybody tells me that I need a hearing aid, well, I could hear this buzzing in my next room. I took off the side from the tower and it was soooo dirty. I used that spray stuff and also had to carefully sweep off with a small paint brush. THAT took care of the buzzing, so now I know it is not too dirty in there. The sound is different now. It is not as loud as the buzzing and it is more like a whirring sound........My blue light does not blink when the computer is working. There is a tiny red light that DOES blink once in a while. Yes, I do believe that I need to do something. I need to get me one of those external hard drives and get my pictures out from this computer, that is the only important thing in there . I sure do wish I knew more about computers. Zep, you wrote.........(The light blinks when the hard drive is running or doing something. That to me sounds like a failing Hard drive. So you're in risk of loosing any saved files, pictures, documents. etc.)......... Please clarify to me...Are you telling me that it sounds like a failing Hard drive BECAUSE the light blinks when the hard drive is running or doing something OR are you telling me that it is supposed to blink when the H drive is running or doing something............It blinks ONLY when I mentioned that the monitor goes black and STAYS black on me. ----------------------- Thank you both. I am doing what I was advised and will see what happens. I might come back for more advise. thanks and VAL, glad you were able to solve your problem. Wish me luck, HHH

This product from Roku offers High Definition picture output for an artwork look from flatpanel displays. The product has been given very good reviews, however I have not used one. Here is a link that might be useful: Roku HD Media Player

Oak, this is a great reminder that we need to protect our systems during the holidays. Jokes, stories and a lot of the chain letters people get have malware too. My husband has worked in the IT industry for years and says the free version of Malwarebytes is very effective in helping to prevent Malware from taking over your system. Here is a link that might be useful: Malwarebytes