Yep good words... dont panic but it does get past the preparing stage so Error Reporting can still be removed from the list, VMWare is just installing SP1 now so hopefully will be done soon. It's just cos i dont wanna reinstall my windows as ive got everything as i want. So if we do find the problem, i might add it to the program which fixes compatibility tab and system restore, so no one else has to reinstall if that made sense lol If my last test doesnt install SP1 then im gonna give up on it lol, stupid 0x800F0826 error EDIT: Windows Error Reporting is off the list