I am stuck! No problem with CHKDSK nor, I think, with the Registry backup The difficulty comes after clicking Merge. I get this error message:- "Cannot import C/Registry copy 08.10.07.reg Not all data was successfully written to the Registry. Some keys are open by the system or other processes" I have carried out the entire process three times now and have tried saving the Registry backup to both my C and D drives, but get the same error message each time. I am pretty sure that I have carried out your very clear instructions accurately and wonder whether whatever it is that is causing this problem is what is causing the Outlook Express /font problem. Just a wild guess Reverting to your earlier suggestion about repairing the fonts folder, it seems unlikely that font corruption could be the cause as the self same fonts work perfectly, when I am using them in Word, or is this a false assumption? Many, many years ago, a quill was used in my office, but only for occasional "fancy" writing. I still have a beautiful Regency period rosewood and brass quill sharpener, but just as an ornament Regards David --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe 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/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------