Now it's time for FDV/HFslip magic? Very interesting thread you've got here. I'm going to install Windows 2000 on my HP netbook 1030NR, for app compatibility and 2d performance reasons, will let you know how I fair.. AFAIK most drivers from XP will work in 2000 on this system but it's going to be an interesting journey. You've inspired me to kick xp/7 again on one of my systems! Although I couldn't replace 7 on my network at home anymore, it's just so much less complicated getting some tasks done.