Thanks Ana for info on this: I've a problem as, when a game's on it fills my whole screen and it's impossible to get to 'Start' and 'All Programs' et al.

How do other people get round this? Would welcome all advice from savvy people!

Usually you can get to the desktop and still have the game open by hitting Alt+Tab button.
And when done go back to the game by clicking it on the startbar

I just hit the middle left hand bottom button, the one with the Windows flag. It takes me immediately to the desktop. Thats how I can play a game and check Margies walkthrough at the same time.

Thanks so much for the info, misslilo and NYLady, you really are savvy ladies and these little nuggets are things I wouldn't have tried!