You'll get this message after you modify settings with msconfig (go to Start\Run and type msconfig then hit the Startup tab) If you're happy with the changes, just check the box that says 'Don't tell me again' (or whatever the wording is) Ian Porter Computer Guys Inc. Arrowtown New Zealand [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- Subject: [PCBUILD] every time I start up my computer it says 'you are using the selective startup for troubleshooting your system.' Where did this come from how do I correct it????????? --- Judy Jones Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml