Thank you efc, but as to the slower computer, I meant it in my own emails and whenever I go to the Internet and, as mentioned, my computer is .old so it's not surprising to me - what is surprising is that it became much slower after installing SP3 and IE8. :-)

(I seem to have messed up my previous answer, I'm sorry).

I went to Properties/Advanced, etc. and was able to change the icons and fonts, just as you said. I learned now another secret corner of the computer thanks to you which I didnt know it existed. lol!

Thanks so very much! Adela