Thanks for the reply.
No idea why the PC is slow. It just seems to stall sometimes (mouse freezes etc), and takes 20 sec or so to sort itself out. Doesnt usually involve anyHD operation. I have done a defrag, but as it is Japanese windows, I dont want to/cant do too much more. Any suggestions welcomed, but I cant really go in and change setting etc due language issues.
The internet connection is ADSL I think. I tried just plugging it into my laptop and running it using the password etc, but it wasnt happy with that. The ADSL box feeds a USB cable to the PC.
Just to make sure I am using the correct terminology (I have only ever used dial up or broadband before) The alleged ADSL connection involves a dial up process (i.e. phone no.), after which the connection opens. According to the icon in the bottom rh corner, the speed is 115,200, but I am led to believe that can mean nothing?
Thanks
Basil to asnwer your query... yes there seemed to be no problems at all. Just plugged the 50-60Hz adaptor in and away it went. I have seen a guy running his laptop, watching a DVD while plugged into an outlet in the cabin which I know 100% is 400Hz, and it seemed to run fine for hours.