The last several days (since the last Apple update? - not sure) I have been getting random Improper device removal errors and my cd-rom icon disappears from the desktop. I find that I have to reboot the computer in order to get the drive to function. Has any one else experienced this? if so Ii there a preference file or something similar that is corrupted? If yes which is the likely culprit's name and where is it located? If no what could be causing the problem? I've tried searching generally for 'OS X device removal error dialogue' or variations on that theeme but have found nothing. Martin ----------------------------------------------------------- For information about MUGLO: http://www.freewebs.com/muglo -----------------------------------------------------------