:: How is "Disk cloning" related to the reinstalling the software on a :: new hardware set? Some disk cloning software does allow ' foreign ' bare metal restore, which if ti works right will install correct drivers etc for the new hardware - time lost is all it takes to clone and possibly install the drive. Colin -- cdb, colin@btech-online.co.uk on 13/07/2009 Web presence: www.btech-online.co.uk Hosted by: www.1and1.co.uk/?k_id=7988359 -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist