UH, Sorry about being rude. I have no expertice with computers OR fistie cuffs, either. I'm embarrassed about being ignorant. And this is my first time, or third time with this message, on this board. and i tried what you suggested, but....... ,,, after .. the SENDING format.. It isn't an option. pick a thread. and follow it. Yeah, right!! no problem,, except all im asking is how to blank out the hard drive so's it's still reloadable. I can learn. or at least i hope I can. no offence(sic) my spelling sucks too.