this sounded like the answer to my problem - until I deleted the prefs file - (C:WindowsApplication DataAdobePhotoshop6.0Adobe Photoshop 6 SettingsAdobe Photoshop 6 Prefs.psp) this only served to change my units settings and release my additional filters folder - but the idea was sound and im sure this will work for most other ps problems, looking more like a complete OS reinstall everyday - thank you again dreamer - I appreciate your efforts in fnding this PS resource =)

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