Thanks, solved the 'view source' problem by clicking restore defaults, under advanced on Tools-> Internet Options.
The statement problem is still there. It doesnt seem to be a file association, as if i choose to download as a zip, it offers me the chance to save it, and if i do that i can unzip and then double click the statement and hey presto.
It just seems to save it to no where. Not a bank prob as it works fine on the desktop pc, also running money 02 and xp pro, and used to work on the laptop.
very strange. Any ideas bill ? :-)