Well, I'm a happy bunny now
Typing this on my new computer - Windows installed without any fuss, activated first time round too
Internet Explorer didn't find the NTL connection at first, but when I turned off and just left the SACM for 5 minutes it seems to have picked the connection up

. Haven't set up Firefox/Oulook Express though yet.
Now I'm going to collapse

I can worry about setting everything up/checking everythings working correctly/ tidying up tomorrow ..... I need a large vodka right now.
Thanks for all the help & encouragement - I certainly needed some of it at times
I'll arrange reps when I've calmed down ......