1. Do "shutdown" before power off. 2. Log in as yourself, don't hit 'Esc' just because you can get around the login that way. Better yet, don't enable separate personalities. 3. How about something better than shortcuts on the desktop? Put 'em on Start/Programs, perhaps 4. Be sure nephew doesn't own a cat... Barry -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body