Compaq's on screen display is what causes the screen to display volume and other keyboard activities related to special keyboard buttons. When setting the attributes for the color of the display, I get an error message "An error occurred while Windows was working in Control Panel with the file OSDCPL.CPL". I've written to Compaq's help desk. After giving me two series of instructions, including a partial restore, neither of which worked, they now have suggested I do a total restore. That would remove all software, files, devices etc. that were installed since the computer was purchased. To me, this seems just a bit extreme and ridiculous. Can someone e-mail me a copy of OSDCPL.CPL, version 4,0,0,53 or later? There is no copy available on Compaq's website and I haven't been able to find it elsewhere. Of course if I'm wrong about this being all I need, please let me know. thanks, Ralph Willing [log in to unmask] Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcsoft.shtml