No, but I'm usually reinstalling because there is a problem, I'm not doing as a hobby. So as I try to sort out the problem I have to pay attention to what I'm doing and reinstall other software in the right order, etc. I don't know how you reinstall, but I basically was rebuilding the software system and putting back data. As I mentioned before, I was also working with a dual platform, meaning I had to get both sides right.

Why so incredulous, CH? Just because not everyone has your experience (whatever that might be) means they're doing it incorrectly. Since you have no knowledge of my system, but since I've articulated more than a passing familiarity with computer system hardware and software, why not just take my word for it? I'm not alone in finding the reinstallation of an operating system a drag because it takes so long. Do you have something to contribute, or are you just slumming to distract the conversation?

SRS