Open IE, go to tools then internet options. Click on the advanced tab and scroll down the list to multimedia. Make sure there is a check mark next to show pictures.
I have just had to do a complete new instalation of XP Home after my disk drive failed.
Luckily I had backed up most things so it was not to bad.
One thing though a very old chestnut when I visit most web sites I get lots of little boxes with red crosses in and I know I should know how to overcome this but I have forgotten how!!!
Help please it is driving me mad!!
Regards
Sid G

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