LiquidSage - FANTASTIC... a master you are indeed, many thanks it worked perfectly htc - I'm not going to rise to your taunt I'm fully aware of the difference between a fresh install and a recovery image, I was simply looking for an alternative solution. Please don't burden yourself with another response to this post, your obviously far too busy, important or it just may be possible that your head has finally lodged itself so far up your own arse your eyes can no longer see the keyboard. Out of courtesy to newbies who may not be as familiar with these steps and processes I can only recommend you do not post suggestions to us inferior, plankton, pond like scum. (oh dear, I did rise... never mind!) Many thanks again to LiquidSage and Bashrat for being true embassadors for this forum.