If you want to surf, check mail, etc...you must shut lmwr down during this time, unless you ejoy a 5 min wait for any page to open...just the facts, as lmwr takes much of the capability of your comp to do anything else, including the playing of games...it is only a minor interuption. Sometimes, if you close, it will appear in your lower right tool bar...without your knowledge, it is still running...this can also slow things down tremendously, so check and close if there. Just Kea