thank you for that link...i have been using the "my chat" chat client and have noticed that when i turn it off the lag in my computer has gone down considerably....
i will be sure to look at the link you provided...

i have also noticed that something is ..well...i guess i better explain as i dont know the tech. term for this...
i reboot....my memory seems fine at first and my cpu usage is at like 15%......but!! my page file usage is at 241 (is this a virus?)...this cant be normal..right?
or am i just parranoid?
and could this also be the reason for the slowdown in my computer? <----i know this is off topic and i appologize.
thank you again for the link!