> From a security point of view. Should I erase the disk, and then > re-install > everything? (that will probably take an afternoon of my time), or are > there > recommended utilities that will zero the unused sectors. If it were me, I think I'd probably do so, *and* use a utility to securely erase the disc -- just to be on the safe side. BRIAN/bpearce at cloud9.net <http://www.redjacketpress.com>