Hi Richard, I have not done it personally, so I can't give you the ins and outs, but you might want to investigate a general technique called slipstreaming: http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/winxp-sp1-bootcd.html It might take some time up front, but it may save time later on if you ever need to re-install Windows XP again. Perhaps someone on this list who has experience with slipstreaming can offer their comments. Best regards, Ken Pergola -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body