Sorry, after reading all the posts I still don't see this mentioned-- maybe it's called something else. As for CL, they never rewrite anything-- the Eula being the exception that proves the rule-- their first statement on the fix will probably stay the same forever. Besides, for all we know, none of the people who found the fix are still there. I'm glad your fixes work, this was really no hassle for me to do. I don't like messing with the system either -- in fct, I really hate it--but the fixes you tried finally quit working for me. Defragging didn't help me. My poser 4 was always on another drive. The first time it posted this error was right after a defrag. The second time was after a reboot. The only reason I posted this in fullest form is that for some people this will help. It helped me on three different computers. I certainly mean no offense to any different approaches. And I wish you well. Emily