Hi David,

> the screen more or less freezes and the coloured wheel appears.
> After about 24 seconds the wheel disappears and normal service is resumed.

Just a thought, can you start your computer using its Installation
Disc (DVD) and Repair Disk and Repair Permissions? It is possible
there is a problem with the filesystem after a loss of power. This can
also cause a loss of disk space, which in turn leads to performance
problems.

It also isn't clear from your e-mail whether you have external
peripherals attached to your computer nor whether you are using wired
or wireless keyboard/mice.

Also, do you have a home network and has anything changed since the storm?

James


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