I think my first response got rejected by including too many quote lines. Thanks Crandall. I had sent a note to ProSoft, but I guess they get weekends off. My download of Data Rescue 3 is on the fallen drive, although I imagine I can download another copy of DR3 - though I didn't get a chance to examine how I could create more havoc with this other program. Barry They say not to stop the defray process once started. You may have to use > their other program Data Rescue 3 to retrieve your information. But first, > you could contact their tech support to see what they advise. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barry Takayesu Prestige Print & Graphics (519) 631-8800 10592 Wellington Rd barry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx St.Thomas, ON N5P 3T1