How would one go about this if all your drives are SATAs and you aren't getting even a whisper of a boot? The Patch-CD recovery doesn't seem to detect the hard disks (i.e. I cant mount them). The normal Installation does it without a hitch, but it only allows reinstallation, not repair of existing systems. Manual install, the only other viable option, locks up looking for an info file or something. Very frustrating (especially since I know I'm probably missing something glaringly obvious again.) Eugene PS If you have/want an AMD 64bit system, stay away from Radeons above 9000, (especially 9600s, they are the devil). _________________________________________________________________ G-string or thermal underwear? Find out at MSN Weather! http://www.msn.co.za/weather/