> Maybe there is some installation routine that expects floppies... In this case, and assuming there is no silly copy protection scheme, the little known and seldom used SUBST command it your friend. Just put your floppy files in a folder, say C:\FAKE_FLOPPY, and then enter the command "SUBST A: C:\FAKE_FLOPPY" ~ Bob Ammerman RAm Systems --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .