Carl, Yep XP is newer than Win 2K by about 2.5 years ergo - Programs that are specific for XP will most likely not run under Win2K.[ though they might]. Programs for Win 95 / 98 / Me / and Win 2K will in most likelihood run on XP. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TTFN – Vic "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ _____ From: pcductape-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pcductape-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carl Sent: Thursday, 27 February, 2003 14:52 To: pcductape@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Hi Trapper, The computers at the office are running Windows 2000 Prof. Which brings up an interesting question. I understand Windows xp is newer than Windows 2000; if I install Windows 2000 over my home xp will I still be able to use stuff installed for Windows xp, like my Quicken program? No, I can not look at any of my folders except when I create a shortcut off the desktop. I use Dirmagic to browse the folders but that is from dos prompt. Carl