well the script settings are simply default.. IE when i look into that provider it lists IE, Firefox, and Netscape.. each w/ a check mark next to it.. and editing those does nothing for me.
my WMP version is the newest ( 10 ) and is the same on both laptop and desktop.
avast is working properly on both machines.. ie detecting virii and eliminating.. etc etc
this is the only problem i'm having... although i consider it a serious one
i also have the newest java runtime installed on both machines. and have seen nothing to make me begin to think that it may be the source of my frustration.
thanks for the help btw...