It is Setup.exe that won't run when I click on it. So I cannot load it. I think uninstalling SP3 would probably work. I will try that today. Chris -----Original Message----- From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Alberto Tirado Sent: 16 January 2011 04:51 To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students Subject: Re: Photoshop 6 I have PS6 and AI 9 running in winXP SP2 with no problems. I'm not 100% sure, but I think I ran PS6 at work with SP3 just fine. Is there is any specific error message you get when trying to run the programs? My first idea is to reinstall the programs, but if you are willing to give it a go (and have the software to begin with), reformat this computer to WinXP and SP2. It may take you one full day, but... HTH ********************** From: Christopher Strevens <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>