so instead of rebuilding his system why doesn't he just use linux fdisk to delete his linux partition then use parted to resize his windows partition to use the rest of the space on the hd. oh ya then boot with his dos disk and do an fdisk /mbr that should take care of it *** Patrick Turnage E-mail: pturnage at tampabay.rr.com The Access Connection Connecting the world to access technology information providing high quality documentation tips and support for all mainstream and adaptive hardware and software. http://www.access-connect.com For administrative issues (abuse, archive, dns, E-mail, ftp, user, registration, comments, webmail, errors, web site, copyright, etc.) E-mail:administrator at access-connect.com AOL Instant Messenger: kg4dqk Amateur Radio CallSign: kg4dqk- EXP 6/2009 MSN Messenger: turnagep at hotmail.com ***