Thanks guyladouche, it may be the problem as its an oldish machine - the purpose of which is for a web server - so I will try a smaller HDD for the OS, and will let you know how I get on.
Ash - thatks for your reply, I have joined this site for the purpose of giving advice as well - I have learned alot abot setting up web server etc. so I believe a can be of some assistence with this and many other things - so I will be signing in often to offer any services I may have.

Thanks