I have a HP Pavillion 533w with 2.0 GHz and 256 MB. I recently got Verizon DSL, and since I installed it, I’ve had nothing but problems. I have since removed the software, but my computer still freezes anytime I connect to the net, and I have to turn it off and then on again to use it. It could be five minutes into my session, or 55 minutes in. Anytime I use any software that connects to the internet, I have the same problem. I have done a system restore through XP, and two versions of the HP restore (regular and with quick format), to no avail. I’ve done Virus scans, spyware eliminations, event log error reporting, defragged my HD, you name it, nothing worked. I never had this problem with dial-up. I connect to the net via my NIC to a small 4-port Uniden router that my brother is connected to as well (with no problems). From there, it goes to a DSL modem, which connects me to the outside. I think this may be a driver issue with the NIC, and I’m still checking it out. HELP! Lots of points for this one!!