Hi submix8c, I don't have the original xp home cd and the windows up grade I got from rapidshare and created a iso then burnt to cd. I'm not the best with comps, so I'm not to sure where to locate BOOT.INI. I originally tried to install from inside window, SELECTING UPGRADE THEN ENTERED SERIAL KEY. Then as it got to copying installation files an error message popped up sayin failed to copyfile dtscsi.sys.C/ win_nt $ BT/ dtsci.sys so I cancelled and booted from bios cd boot. Iknow I should have created a partition but forgot. anyway can you tell me were to go on my comp to look for open BOOT.INI plz Regards Paul This is the operating system I want to install WinXPro.DarK.Edi.V.3.ReBuild.Jun2007 I know of this to be working as I have asked other who have dloaded and installed.