Just a point - you say this prog is using 99% of your CPU. I think you'll find that the 99% refers to 'System Idle'. It's a clumsy way of saying that a certain app is using 1%. Ian Porter Computer Guys Inc. Arrowtown New Zealand [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: Ronald Ellstrom To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2003 8:21 AM Subject: [PCSOFT] CHKFAT.EXE The chkfat.exe is a process that runs on my computer and consumes quite a bit of memory,also uses up to 99% of my CPU as well as accessing the internet. The result is a big slow down of my system. The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along with the OpenOffice CD... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml