I tried Tom K.'s suggestion to log in as different user, and got same result - TextEdit still didn't work - so concluded it was corrupted - got pacifist as you suggested, pulled TextEdit off the install CD and VOILA - it works. Thanks to all for suggestions. William Lane wrote: >On 12/22/02 5:28 PM, "Judy Antipin" <jlap at comcast.net> wrote: > > > >>Anyone know if >>there's a way to reinstall it from the system disks without reinstalling >>system?? >> >> > > >Go to Version Tracker and download Pacifist. It will let you pick and choose >what you want from the install CD. > > > > -- ********************************************************************************** Best Prices for All Telecommnications Needs at http://www.jlaproductions.com ********************************************************************************** Tech support 24/7 for computers, peripherals, software at http://jlapro.juvio.com ********************************************************************************** For Brand Name Vitamins at Discount Prices visit http://www.ForMoreGoodHealth.com **********************************************************************************