hi TC! maybe we need to have updated HF lists, specifically from here: (1) http://users.telenet.be/tc76/winup/_winxpsp2.html --- i use this regularly! ... as well as updated instructions in (2) http://hfslip.org/howto.html ... i think the reason why there are repetitions in terms of inquiries from some is that topics are discussed all over the place ... perhaps a consolidation of those discussed in: (1) HFSLIP - Test releases (2) HFSLIP, The 2K/XP/2K3 slipstreamer (3) other topics especially when it's about the latest updates (i.e., IE7, WMP11, other HFs) ... thanks! i know you guys are busy ... especially that Christmas & New Year are getting closer ... but this would lessen inquiries (thus, less answers too ... he! he!)