RE: Freeze on boot. I think it is only fair to fill you in on my solution to this problem. It was a software problem and not the video card. In upgrading my system, I did not scrupulously [manually] remove all the old S3-Virge [video card] software. There were conflicts on booting as multiple [and conflicting] dll's and .drv's were called. Removing them all [/sys files, /inf files, etc..] and a registry check solved the problem. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along with our NOSPIN Power Linux CD... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml