Ravencajun...thanks ...I didn't know you could have two browsers....I learn something new everyday...LOL Jean Mi....yes, I know about the 3 horizontal bars but I was looking for IE Menu...with File-Edit-View-Insert-etc...but I could live without it because Google Chrome is so fast.... Thanks again for your help.....

Hi owbist good question. I did a search. "The main advantage of Google Earth is the huge amount of resources that it can use since it is running locally on your machine. This allows the Google Earth application to perform much faster and with better features. Browsers were designed to have limited access to resources to prevent malicious people from gaining control of a computer that visits their site. For this reason, Google Maps are restricted to the browser. Users of Google Maps also need to have a speedy internet connection in order to talk to the Google Maps server. It the connection is very poor, the images make take a long time to load or even fail to in certain instances." http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/internet/difference-between-google-maps-and-google-earth/ And "They differ primarily in Google Maps being based on a 2D model and Google Earth using a 3D model. The other significant difference is that Google Maps is a Web application, while Google Earth is a stand-alone program that connects to the Internet." https://sites.google.com/a/kimbridges.net/google-earth-workshop/Home/background-information "Google Earth provides a more powerful, interactive user experience and offers more tools for learning about a location. The Google Earth experience is one of fast, fluid flight -- zooming and rotating and tilting imagery to view the geographic data you're interested in. You can wind along hairpin turns, view buildings in 3D, and fly to businesses near your favorite location," the Mountain View company explains." "Also, Google Earth allows you to easily measure distances and areas, draw lines and shapes, and even import your own data." http://news.softpedia.com/news/Google-Earth-vs-Google-Maps-65440.shtml

RC, thank you. I guess I asked the wrong question. What I was trying to do was see if I needed to update Google search engine, and all I could find was how to update google chrome. Could you clue me in on where to find out if I need to update Google search engine? I'm using FF on my pc xp-pro, and also on my Macbook, Leopard 10.5.8 thanks Jann

To find a program (Explorer, Control panel etc) if you know the name simply start typing it while on the start page. All potential titles will appear in the top left side. click your choice. Take your mouse right into the lower right corner for a flyout with settings and devices. Click the Settings icon for Control panel. While there click Settings then click Change PC settings and a page with a whole raft of options appears allowing you to stop some of the garbage from running. Click on each title on the left side to view your choices. If you are in a program and want to see the start page simply go to the top left corner. The start page icons can be moved or removed as you want. Simply drag to the left all the lesser use ones then sort the ones you like into the order of your preference. To remove an icon right click and use the choices that appear on the bottom taskbar.