Ah the good old days when they gave you the start up discs....
I know, I was too lazy to make a back up of mine. Even after I crashed I never did it. I never learn.
Probably why they're locking on java or flash is those need to be updated online. Can you try doing that?
Momx7 - I started with Mac. Learned on them at work. We had problems with those too. Now that I've had a Gateway, a HP, and a herd of Dells, I know you have things either way. For work, Mac is okay but for home use I prefer pc.