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>> 1. How do I tell the computer to stop counting and disable this when it >> didn't ever do it before (being an oem installed os) >> 2. I need to download bugfixes and so forth for service packs up to the >> present date. Again security fixes aren't so important 'cos I am >> disabling internet connectivity, thats only allowed via linux on the >> third boot option. >> 1. If you have the original XP CD and licence key, just give MS a ring on their activation hotline. Answer their questions in the correct way and they'll stump up an activation code to bypass your problem. 2. You can download the full [System Admin's version of] Service Pack 3 from the MS downloads site. Install XP, activate it manually (see above) and install the SP from the download. Martin -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html