[Bear_in_RoseBear]

Uhmm, that would depend on a number of factors, including what type of system you're running (processor speed and memory especially) and what version of Windows you're running.

Plus, I'm not the right person to ask, since I refuse to use Internet Explorer. :) But I'm pinging Rose to this, since she knows more Windows stuff than I do!

[Rose in RoseBear]

Sam, if I were you, I would not upgrade IE. Stick with version 5. Windows 98 is no longer being manufactured or supported by Microsoft (as of 07-31-2002), so when they upgrade IE, they won't be taking the needs of Win9x operating systems into account.

If IE is acting up on you, try the following: Troubleshoot IE Explorer using these tricks; or apply Microsoft patches from here

In the near future, you might want to consider moving to Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP (I would recommend Professional). Windows 2000 with service pack 3 (two weeks old) is very, very stable, and Windows XP's first service pack was supposed to hit the streets last Friday. As time goes on, fewer and fewer applications will run under Win9x operating systems, and at some point down the road you'll have to move up.

When you get ready, let me know ... I have some rules of thumb ...