> She doesn't trust the guyh who set the password. I can see re- > installing OS, but why "back up all my data and zero the drive" > before doing so??? It's always a good idea to make a good, comprehensive back-up before doing something like reinstalling system software, just to be on the safe side. (It's not that something is more likely to go wrong -- but if the worst does happen, it can have more substantial consequences.) BRIAN/bpearce at cloud9.net <http://www.redjacketpress.com> "Yesterday's Books for Today's Reader"