Hi Johnhc, Today I make a fresh nlited image and for my surprise I find the error. A addon make for someone (no site name, sorry) create the fake hardware. Follow your tips: SP3 + WMP (Boooogy's Method) + IE 7 + KB updates only. Perfect install. Remake the steps above + ADDONS = Fake Hardware issue. The interesting thing...In the past all addons working but with WMP CAB addon Now I will recreate all addons, searching for defective Inis or Reg´s. Many tks everybody (spacesurfer, Johnhc, zipzap, GrofLuigi and 5eraph) for replys. Cauptain