Can't do that, the newer machine belongs to IT. The Dell box is mine to play with. Maybe I should reformat the drives. In it's former life, the Dell was a Netware server, with one volume spanning two physical drives. comments? >>> paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 10/25/04 5:11:15 PM >>> Hi, > Any ideas? Install on the newer machine and transfer the drive to the older box. TTFN Paul -- "Trust me, I know what I'm doing" - Det. Sledgehammer