The newest systems from Dell (GX 745 & XPS1330) are using only SATA drives. Backup and restore solutions such as Acronis and Windows Backup can't restore as they don't find a hard drive. Even older Windows XP install discs won't load as they can't see the hard drive. Before I start searching for a new solutions or version - has anyone else run into this, and what are you using now? Sysprep & Ripprep are fine for fresh loads, but I like to make an image backup of laptops before doing much of anything to them when they need work. Thanks Don Bosman Information Technologist Libraries, Michigan State University 100 Library East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 [log in to unmask] (517) 432-6123 ext 233 Fax (517) 432-8374