dev/hda5 /home/jim/windrive vfat defaults,rw,nodev,uid=jim,gid=jim,noexec 0 0 > > Get rid of the "defaults"; it's only there as a placeholder for when > you're not specifying any other options, such as > "rw,nodev,uid=jim,gid=jim,noexec". > > Paul. Sweet ! Totally!! thanks for the help:) -- Jim Lawrence Registered Linux User: #376813 ******************************************************** When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself. ************************************