For anyone who found this forum because of a similar problem, a very simple-Joe explanation for repair is found here: http://www.digitalwebcast.com/articles/vie...e.jsp?id=8658-0 If you've lost c:\windows\system32\repair\system, just say copy c:\windows\system32\repair\system.bak c:\windows\tmp\system and follow along- you're set. -Griblit