text: was there a recall on windows m e edition? i am having all sorts of problems with this software, i am even having problems shuting the computer off with out turning off the  surge protector. not to mention that it it slow as mollass in january i was told by some it guys at work that this program was so bad that they recalled it. i called micro-soft and they blew me off of course. please help let me put this gently...  windows me is the worst os ever released by anyone to date.  microsoft stopped supporting this product shortly after it's release as support costs began to effect stock prices.  my personal recommendation is to install the latest release of ubuntu linux.  it is a user friendly os that is largely compatible with other ms applications such as ms office.  other benefits include having a fully supported and virus free operating system that will run on even a legacy system.  i know what your thinking linux is just for geeks but check out these screen shots! http://shots.osdir.com/slideshows/slideshow.php?release=751&slide=4&title=ubuntu+6.10+screenshots  this operating system is so easy even my roommate can use it.  when you're ready to make the change point your browser to http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop and click on the shipit link to the right hand side of the page.  yes it's true, they'll even ship the cd to you free of charge.