Always remember: - the commands, the setup letters, the "* OPTION:" - line and the "OR" line have to be written in CAPITAL letters! - don't insert empty lines or comment lines - don't use jokers in file names or path names - I/O errors are being ignored, so don't try things like deleting/overwriting write-protected files! ( Is your NEWDESK.INF write-protected ? ) - don't try to start GEM applications with the EXECUTE command - Although S_BOOTRO.PRG must be in the AUTO folder, BOOTRO.DAT and BOOTRO.CNF must be in the root directory of your boot drive ( e.g. 'C:\' ) - make a disk backup of your important configuration files like NEWDESK.INF - DON'T PANIC ...especially when an error occures. Just hit a key and everything should be quite fine...! - if you need help, contact me!