Can anyone help with how to format and spare out the first drive (wd0 ) on a cats box. I have tried to use an install kernal but it exits with an error, so I guess the disk is broken even though it shows up as a bootable device. TVM mike ICT Technician & PABX manager Chigwell School mclinch@chigwell-school.org http://www.chigwell-school.org