1 - Just did a free test. If you install Poser, then install SR2 or later, without starting up poser, it does not (repeat DOES NOT) write to the boot sector. Did it three times, comparing the sector reports each time. If you start Poser 5 Before installing the SR, it DOES write. Moral -- don't start up poser 5 until it's fully patched on a clean install (something I noted in my instructions) 2 - Layingback -- while I can't speak for everyone, it appears the majority of folks are finding that sure enough, that intolerable delay on the parameters has indeed been fixed. Won't solve all your issues, but, well, hey, the world ain't perfect...

thou and I, my friend, can, in the most flunkey world, make, each of us, one non-flunkey, one hero, if we like: that will be two heroes to begin with. (Carlyle)