This is good to know, I am actually running Windows ME, and have not had any problems with it, like some I heard, although ever night before I shut down, I do a maintenance check to keep it running well, but like I said, I am in need of 2 now, so it will only come with XP, I have no choice. Well, not exactly we always have a choice, except the company I deal with said it would be XP. I wonder how Corel Photo Paint will do. Should go ask Corel I guess. Sharen