I've deleted the original messages in this thread, so I apologise if this reply isn't relevant. If you are getting this message: "Missing Shortcut--Windows is searching for WillowRd.exe. To locate the file yourself , click browse." then I'm fairly sure this means there is a shortcut file that points to a file called WillowRd.exe that was not found in the specified location. If the file had just been moved, windows would find it (it searches for up to 3 seconds) and correct the shortcut. But if the file's been deleted, which sounds like the case, then the only solution is to remove the shortcut. Open Find > Files or folders. Enter the filetype as *.lnk (shortcuts have file type .lnk although it's always hidden). Make sure the Look in: box shows C:\. In the Advanced tab, under Containing text:, enter the filename - willowrd.exe. Press Find now. (If it doesn't find a shortcut it's possible it's on another drive - try D:\ under "Look in:". The name of the shortcut may not have anything to do with willowrd.exe, but if you right-click it and select properties you will be able to confirm what it points to. If you've found the right shortcut, delete it to the recycle bin and reboot. Joe > -----Original Message----- > You probably get the message you described, > > "Missing Shortcut--Windows is searching for WillowRd.exe. To > locate the > file yourself , click browse." > > because for some reason the WillowRoad screensaver or a > related file needed > to start-up with Windows. Look in your start-up folder to see "Hold No Punches.." Rode brings you great shareware/freeware programs with his honest opinions in this weekly column. http://freepctech.com/rode