thanks Robert, will look into those sites... I know I used to have a possible problem with my printer, but I have a newer one now that is suppose to be compatible... my scanner wasn't even compatible with the ME, so I've been needing one of those a while... I am more concerned with usb ports, video cards, ect... don't have any extra $$ to spend.. do you think the XP may resolve some of the gremlin issues ? I know when ever I call tech support anywhere & they ask what OS & I tell them ME, they always go...'well there's one of your problems...' >>>sigh>>>> thanks , faythe That said, I will add this note: It is better to install XP cleanly, that is, do a clean install, not just an upgrade. However, the compatibility issues may still arise. I can't use my Epson 1500 (Scanner) on the XP, but I do use on the ME. Several of my friends use the XP upgrade and had no problems. More of my friends had problems with the upgrade and just ended up doing a clean install. I had two printers not to work under XP, with HP and MS pointing the finger at each other. To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk