Thank you that's very kind of you to offer, since you are providing the help to me maybe you should suggest some times when you could be available? Meanwhile have a think about this... After de-installing Xampp I was still geting the same apache screen when I tried to go to localhost. This was after the reboot and before installing Xampp again.
I can be available at verying time this afternoon but please make your suggestions about what suits you.
Cheers,
AndyC