I thought Windows XP Home Edition went to c:\Windows and Windows XP Professional went to C:\Winnt by default. Setting up Windows XP Professional (if I remember right..... I will be giving it a test either today or tomorrow) I didn't think that you could tell it which directory to go to. All versions of Windows XP install in C:\Windows. Windows NT and Windows 2000 install in C:\Winnt. I guess I am so used to the way it is at work, I never bothered to check my home system. I guess I had a noob moment there.