Hi,
All is now working okay. It seems was altering the wrong php.ini files.
I've now reset all the ini files in the PHP folder back to "Register Globals" Off, and reset the php.ini located in Apache/bin to "Register Globals" On.
I would like to thank all who took an interest in my tale of woe and took the time and used their expertise to help. One last question (for the time being!) can anyone suggest a PHP instruction book to help me on the way,
Many Thanks
Terry