rose wrote: > Nothing How to make a good newsgroup post http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm This newsgroup deals with the Microsoft Update Catalog, Rose. You need to post to the Windows Update newsgroup for assistance with updating issues: http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&cat=en_US_56d1dd45-de9e-4fc5-9bc1-2d1d0de6daee&lang=en&cr=US MS is offering free support for installation and compatiblity issues with XP SP3: http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid=522131 MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008] =============== *-343-* FDNY Never Forgotten ===============